Police conduct major search operation to check sale of ganja, tobacco products in Annamayya district
Police in the Annamayya district conducted a large-scale cordon-and-search operation to combat the illegal sale of narcotics and prohibited tobacco. The operation involved house-to-house checks and vehicle inspections to curb criminal activity in the region.
Why it matters
It highlights local law enforcement efforts to address public health and safety concerns related to illegal substance distribution.
More than 100 police personnel conducted an extensive cordon-and-search operation at Angallu village of Kurabalakota mandal in Annamayya district in the early hours of Saturday.
Speaking to the media, Superintendent of Police (SP) Dheeraj Kunubilli said that the special drive targeted suspected illegal activities, including the sale of ganja and narcotic substances. The SP said that the police teams had thoroughly searched streets and conducted checks at houses and other suspected locations in the village.
The searches were aimed to identify and crack down on groups allegedly involved in the sale and distribution of ganja and prohibited tobacco products.
“Vehicles without documents were also seized during the operation, and they would be subjected to verification,” the SP said.
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