A police team in Mayiladuthurai seized around 50 kilograms of ganja on Monday and arrested five persons on charges of smuggling the contraband for illegal sale.
The team also confiscated a couple of four-wheelers and one two-wheeler used for smuggling the contraband. The arrested persons were later remanded to judicial custody. The Mayiladuthurai police are conducting further investigation into the case.
A press release from the Mayiladuthurai district police said special drives were being carried out all over the district with a view to checking illegal sale of ganja, narcotic and banned tobacco substances.
Published – July 08, 2026 08:54 pm IST
