In a significant crackdown on drug trafficking, Chodavaram Police in Anakapalli district seized 276 kg of ganja worth Rs13.75 lakh and arrested three individuals on Monday.
Anakapalli Superintendent of Police Tuhin Sinha, addressing the media, stated that the seizure followed a tip-off received by the local team. Acting swiftly, Chodavaram Inspector P. Appala Raju, along with Sub-Inspectors B. Naga Kartik and B. Jogarao, conducted a targeted operation and intercepted the vehicle transporting the contraband.
The team discovered neatly packed ganja in the vehicle, which was promptly seized along with the transport vehicles involved.
Three accused were arrested at the scene:
B. Mohan Babu
V. Venkata Rao
B. Vijay Kumar
Police have also identified three others involved in the operation who are currently absconding:
V. Devadas
B. Chandra Khan
K. Surendra
DSP Shravani of Anakapalli sub-division confirmed that special teams have been formed to trace and apprehend the remaining accused.
SP Tuhin Sinha congratulated the team for their swift action and successful operation. The press briefing was attended by senior officers, including:
Additional SP M. Devaprasad
Additional SP L. Mohan Rao
DSP P. Srinivasa Rao
The case highlights the ongoing efforts of the Andhra Pradesh police in combating drug trafficking networks operating in the region.
