In a significant drug bust in Nandyal town, police arrested two persons for allegedly selling ganja, seizing 2.5 kilograms of the contraband, a Maruti Swift Dzire, and two mobile phones.
The prime accused, Shaik Muneer Basha (34), a resident of Peerlachavidi, Basapuram village in Gajulapalli mandal, allegedly procured ganja from Araku and transported it to Nandyal in his car. He was caught while handing over the contraband to his relative, Shaik Mahaboob Basha (25), of the same address.
The operation was conducted under the directions of Nandyal Superintendent of Police Sunil Sheoran and supervision of ASP M Jawali Alphones. The police team was led by Nandyal III Town Inspector E Kambagiri Ramudu and included Deputy Tahsildar Prasad, Excise Sub-Inspector Varaprasad, and other staff.
Upon inspection, authorities confirmed the illegal possession and sale of ganja. Items seized include 2.5 kg ganja, a Maruti Swift Dzire (AP-40-BR-7759), and two mobile phones. A case has been registered under Crime No. 173/2025, Section 20(b)(ii)(B) of the NDPS Act at the Nandyal III Town Police Station.
Further investigation into the network and supply chain is underway.
