VIJAYAWADA: Guntur district police on Saturday arrested a four-member ganja smuggling gang, including a minor, and seized four kilograms of cannabis from their possession on Saturday. South Zone Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Banodaya said the accused procured ganja from Odisha and Vizag and supplied it to Machilipatnam, Bapatla, Chirala and other areas. Banodaya said the Guntur district police are intensifying their fight against narcotics under the ‘Sankalpam’ programme. As part of the initiative, police are conducting special drives across the district to curb the transportation, sale and consumption of ganja. He warned that strict action will be taken against those involved in drug trafficking and urged the public to cooperate by providing information on illegal activities.

Source: Indian Express February 08, 2026 03:58 UTC