Police arrest two youths for selling ganja, Tapentadol tablets
Police in Guntur arrested two individuals for the illegal sale of ganja and Tapentadol tablets following a targeted anti-narcotics operation. Authorities are currently investigating the supply chain, which reportedly involves an associate who sources contraband from Goa.
Why it matters
Reflects ongoing law enforcement efforts to curb the distribution of narcotics and prescription drug abuse in regional India.
Two youths were arrested for allegedly possessing and selling ganja and Tapentadol tablets during a special anti-narcotics drive conducted by Old Guntur police on Tuesday. Police seized 1.1 kg of ganja, 90 Tapentadol tablets and ₹9,000 in cash from their possession.
Guntur Superintendent of Police (SP) Vakul Jindal, in a press release on Tuesday, said that acting on specific information, a police team led by Old Guntur Circle Inspector (CI) Venkata Prasad, under the supervision of East DSP T. Seetharam, conducted a raid in Old Guntur police station limits.
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