Six drug peddlers arrested in Tiruvannamalai
Police in Tiruvannamalai arrested six individuals for the possession and sale of ganja near the Arunachaleswarar temple. The suspects, including a family unit, were allegedly procuring the contraband from Chittoor to sell to local visitors.
Why it matters
The arrest highlights ongoing law enforcement efforts to curb drug trafficking in religious and tourist-heavy areas.
Six drug peddlers were arrested in Pudur Nagar near Arunachaleswarar temple in Tiruvannamalai town on Wednesday for possession and sale of ganja
Police said the arrested persons were key suspect K. Vijayan (46), his wife V. Santhi (39), son V. Bharani (22), G. Mukesh (28), R. Prabhu (63), N. Santhosh (26). They are residents of Tiruvannamalai.
Police said that as part of surveillance, a police team was patrolling the Girivalam Path near the temple when they intercepted Bharani and Mukesh, who were coming in a two-wheeler. The team checked them and found the contraband.
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