Three arrested for illegal Ganja transportation in Kakinada

KAKINADA: The Sarpavaram Police have arrested three accused persons involved in illegal transportation, possession, and consumption of a commercial quantity of 23 kilograms of Ganja.

Challa Naga Siva Manikanta, native of Kakinada Urban, Maddala Udaya Kumar, native of Kakinada Rural And Yenugupalli Raju, native of Kakinada Rural mandal were arrested.The police have registered under sections Section 8(c) r/w 20 (b) (ii) (C) of NDPS Act, 1985 and Section 111(2) (b) of BNS.Friday, acting on credible information, a police team led by SI Sri P Srinivas Kumar conducted a raid at D.No. 3-402/10/3, Vasantha Nagar, Sarpavaram Village around 09:00 AM.

The three accused persons were found in illegal possession of Ganja stored in white plastic bags Upon search.A total of 23 KGs of Ganja was seized, which is classified as commercial quantity under the NDPS Act. A Maruti Swift Dzire car (Reg. No. AP 39 GT 4682) used in transporting the contraband was also seized. The accused confessed to procuring Ganja from Dharakonda for illegal sale. All three accused have an extensive criminal history involving murder, theft, burglaries, and NDPS cases across multiple police stations including Kakinada II Town, Sarpavaram, Indrapalem, Peddapuram, Tuni, Annavaram, Rajanagaram, and Draksharamam.

They have repeatedly committed offences for illegal financial gain. Verification of their criminal records confirms their active involvement in organized crime syndicates and they pose a serious threat to public peace and safety. In view of their organized and repeated criminal involvement, Section 111(2)(b) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) has also been invoked in addition to the NDPS charges.The arrested persons have been remanded to judicial custody. Efforts are ongoing to apprehend the absconding person.