Three held with 95 kg marijuana being transported from Odisha to Karnataka
Telangana police intercepted a vehicle in Khammam district and seized nearly 95 kg of marijuana being transported from Odisha to Karnataka. Three individuals were arrested, and authorities are currently searching for the supplier and the intended recipient.
Why it matters
This highlights ongoing efforts by law enforcement to disrupt interstate drug trafficking networks in India.
The Telangana EAGLE Force, in coordination with the Khammam police, seized 94.775 kg of marijuana worth an estimated ₹47.39 lakh and arrested three alleged transporters on the Greenfield Highway in Khammam district.
The police intercepted the car (DL 8 CZ 2449) in which the accused were travelling on Sunday, July 12, at Exit No. 6. During the search, police recovered 40 packets of marijuana weighing 94.775 kg, along with two smartphones and a keypad mobile phone.
The arrested were identified as Akula Ayyappa Reddy, Mogilisetti Devi and Pujari Chandrashekar Ambrish.
According to the police, preliminary investigation revealed that the consignment was being transported to Mysuru in Karnataka from Malkangiri district in Odisha.
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