Drug peddler detained under Goondas Act in Villupuram
Authorities in Villupuram, Tamil Nadu, have invoked the Goondas Act against a 26-year-old drug peddler arrested with 4 kg of ganja. The detention order was issued by the District Collector following a recommendation from the local police.
Why it matters
Demonstrates the use of stringent preventive detention laws to combat drug trafficking in regional districts.
The Goondas Act has been invoked against a drug peddler, who was arrested with 4 kg of ganja in June this year.
According to the police, the detainee has been identified as J. Stephen Raj, 26, of Reddiyarpalayam in Puducherry. The police arrested him with the contraband at Chinna Kottakuppam in Villupuram district on June 24.
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