Fourth Arrest in Manipal NDPS Case; Over 2 Kg of Ganja Seized
Manipal (Karnataka), Correspondent:
The Manipal police have arrested the fourth accused in an ongoing case registered under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act related to the illegal sale of ganja. More than 2 kilograms of cannabis were seized from the possession of the accused during the operation.
According to police officials, the arrest was made based on specific intelligence inputs. The accused has been taken into custody and is being interrogated. Earlier, three other individuals had been arrested in connection with the same case.
Investigating officers stated that the arrested person was allegedly involved in the local supply of ganja, and efforts are underway to identify and apprehend other members of the network. A case has been registered under relevant sections of the NDPS Act.
Police sources added that further investigation is in progress to uncover the entire drug trafficking network operating in the region.