Excise Enforcement seizes 54 kg of ganja in Dhoolpe
Excise Enforcement Director Kamalasan Reddy announced a major ganja seizure in Dhoolpet, Hyderabad, aiming for a ganja-free area by August 31.
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NewsTAP Bureau- Updated On:27 July 2024 11:22 AM GMT
HYDERABAD: In a significant crackdown, Excise Enforcement Director Kamalasan Reddy announced the seizure of 54 kilograms of ganja worth Rs 10 lakhs in Dhoolpet, Hyderabad. The operation is part of a broader initiative to make Dhoolpet ganja-free by August 31.
Kamalasan Reddy revealed that after the eradication of illicit liquor (gudumba), the sale of ganja had surged in Dhoolpet. Over the past 15 days, extensive searches have been conducted from the grassroots level to higher echelons in the area.
The Director emphasised that the primary goal is to eliminate ganja from Dhoolpet. With the cooperation of the police, house-to-house searches have been carried out. Authorities are also focusing on individuals who might go underground to evade capture.
Investigations revealed that ganja was being imported from Visakhapatnam and supplied to local contacts. Stockpiles were found in areas like Seethaphal Mandi, Mylargadda, and Chilakalguda. The simultaneous raids led to the seizure of 54 kilograms of ganja, marking a significant victory in the ongoing anti-drug campaign.
