Seized ganja and banned tobacco products destroyed
Police in the Dindigul and Theni districts of Tamil Nadu destroyed over 1,300 kg of seized ganja and nearly 19,000 kg of banned tobacco products. The destruction was overseen by a specialized Drug Disposal Committee.
Why it matters
This action highlights local law enforcement efforts to combat drug trafficking and the circulation of illegal substances.
A total of 576 kg of ganja seized in Dindigul district and 724 kg of ganja seized in Theni district were destroyed by police on Tuesday. A total of 1,300 kg of ganja seized in 356 cases were destroyed.
According to a press release, a total of 576 kg of ganja seized in a total of 195 cases in Dindigul district and 724 kg of ganja seized in a total of 161 cases in Theni district were destroyed.
In 2026 alone, in Dindigul district, a total of 1,067 kg of ganja seized in 238 cases were destroyed. In Theni district, a total of 1,159 kg of ganja seized in 210 cases were destroyed. A total of 72 vehicles in Dindigul district and 157 vehicles in Theni district used in the offences were confiscated and auctioned.
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