3 of Tamil Nadu origin arrested at Dharmasthala with 20 kg ganja

Mangalore Today News Network

Bantwal, May 24,2017 :  Three persons of Tamil Nadu origin who tried to smuggle ganja from their state to Karkala were arrested near the main entrance at Dharmasthala on May 23, Tuesday by the  Bantwal police. A total of 20 kg ganja worth Rs 4 lakhs, three mobile phones and a cash of Rs 1,100  have been seized from them.

The arrested are Tamilu Selbi alias Lakshmi, Shanthakumar and Chandrakumar  alias Kumar of Gudalur in Neelagiri district.

A police team comprising  Bantwal DySP  Raveesh and DCIB inspector Amanulla  led the operation that followed a tip off and found the three  with two sacks  near the KSRTC bus stop at Dharmasthala. The police inspected the bags and found 10 packets each having 2 kg ganja. The accused  revealed that the ganja was from Vijayawada in Andhra Pradesh.