In a major crackdown on the narcotics trade, Udupi district police arrested two men and seized 65 kg of ganja along with valuables worth Rs 72.21 lakh during an operation in Kadekar village.
The accused were identified as Ganesh (38) from Mysuru district and P. Gopal Reddy (43) from Anantapur, Andhra Pradesh. Police intercepted them near Kinnimulki Swagatha Gopura while allegedly preparing to sell the contraband.
The seizure included:
65.039 kg of ganja (valued between Rs 32 lakh and Rs 50 lakh)
Two mobile phones worth Rs 20,000
Cash of Rs 1,520
One lorry valued at Rs 20 lakh, suspected to have been used for transport
The operation was led by ASP Harsha Priyambada and DySP D T Prabhu, with support from CEN Crime Police, Malpe Police, and Udupi Traffic Police.
Superintendent of Police Hariram Shankar stated that the ganja was likely sourced from the Andhra–Odisha border. He added that a wider network may be involved, and further investigations are underway. A case has been registered under the NDPS Act.
