Police seize 3.6 kg of ganja in Villupuram, two held

The police seized 3.6 kg of ganja which had allegedly been smuggled into Villupuram and arrested two persons at Sithani on Saturday.

The police said following a tip-off, a team was conducting vehicle checks at Sithani when they noticed suspects A. Mukilan, 22 and S. Soundar, 23 of Vikravandi with a bag. On checking the bag, the police found bundles of ganja in it.

The police said initial inquiry revealed the duo had bought ganja from drug peddlers to sell it to individuals in Villupuram district. They were arrested and remanded to custody.