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100kg Ganja Seized: Two Sri Lankans Among Four Held
15 Oct
Summary
- Four individuals arrested for smuggling 100kg of ganja.
- Two of the arrested are Sri Lankan Tamil nationals.
- Consignment was intercepted in Thanjavur en route to Sri Lanka.
Four individuals, two of whom are Sri Lankan Tamil nationals, were apprehended on Wednesday in Thanjavur for their involvement in a significant drug smuggling operation. Authorities seized around 100kg of ganja intended for transport to Sri Lanka. The operation was dismantled following a tip-off about the consignment being moved via fishing boats from Sethubavachatram.
During a vehicle check in Bharathi Nagar, police intercepted three vehicles, discovering the illicit substance packed in parcels. The arrested suspects, identified as Sri Lankan Tamils A Augustin and V Vijithan from rehabilitation centers, along with D Vignesh and L Purushothaman from Vellore district, were taken into custody. The group planned to ship the ganja, estimated to be worth several lakh rupees, across the sea.
In addition to the contraband, police confiscated three vehicles and ₹18.7 lakh in cash. The arrested individuals have been remanded in judicial custody as investigations continue. Authorities are also searching for three additional suspects linked to the smuggling ring. Police lauded the swift action that prevented a major drug shipment.
