Konijerla Police Seize 201 kg of Ganja Worth Over One Crore Rupees
Konijerla police intercepted 201 kg of ganja, valued at ₹1 crore, on the Wyra-Khammam road. Five people were arrested, while the primary supplier and receiver remain at large as the investigation into the illegal shipment continues.
Highlights
- •Police in Konijerla seized 201 kg of ganja worth ₹1 crore during a vehicle check.
- •Five suspects, including residents from Maharashtra and Kamareddy district, were arrested at the scene.
- •The illegal contraband was being transported via a car and a Bolero mini truck.
- •Authorities are currently tracing the absconding supplier and the intended receiver of the narcotics.
Local law enforcement authorities have successfully conducted a major operation resulting in the seizure of a substantial quantity of illegal contraband. The Konijerla police intercepted a significant shipment of 201 kg of ganja, estimated to be valued at approximately ₹1 crore, during a routine vehicular inspection in the region.
The incident occurred on Sunday near Pallipadu, located in the Konijerla mandal of the Bhadradri Kothagudem district. During the operation, officials stopped a car and a Bolero mini truck that were traveling from Wyra toward Khammam. Upon searching the vehicles, officers discovered the large haul of ganja hidden within the transport units.
Details of the Narcotics Operation
Following the discovery, the authorities moved swiftly to secure the scene and take the individuals involved into custody. A total of five suspects were arrested at the site. The apprehended individuals include Amul Nanoba Gore (35) and Lakshman Naganath Kare (26), both residents of Maharashtra. Additionally, the group included Vasantha Jadhav (40), Shaik Ansar (30), and Shaik Rahmat (32), all hailing from the Kamareddy district of Telangana.
The Konijerla police have officially registered a case regarding the illicit transportation of these narcotics. While the five suspects are currently in custody, the investigation remains active as authorities search for the primary supplier and the intended recipient of the 201 kg of ganja shipment. Officials have confirmed that these key figures managed to evade capture during the initial police operation, and efforts are currently underway to trace their locations and bring them to justice.
This seizure serves as a reminder of the ongoing efforts by regional police departments to curb drug trafficking activities. The high value of the seized contraband, reaching into the crores, highlights the scale of the illegal trade network that law enforcement is working to dismantle through strategic vehicle checks and continuous vigilance on major transport routes like the Wyra-Khammam road.
The case continues to develop as law enforcement officers analyze the recovered evidence and interrogate the arrested suspects to uncover the full extent of the supply chain. Further updates are expected as the investigation into this large-scale narcotics bust progresses.
