Drug peddler arrested near Talapady toll gate ; 2 kg ganja seized

Mangalore Today News Network

Mangaluru, July 21,2017 : A man identified as Jamal (35), a resident of Kottarigudde near Gurupur was arrested by the CCB police on the charges of drugs peddling. It is being said that he used to procure ganja from  Kerala. Police  have seized  2 kg ganja and a mobile phone from the accused. The value of the seized goods is estimated at Rs 1.15 lakhs.

The arrest was made  by the CCB team near the Talapady  toll gate. The cops had earlier gathered information that a  White Honda Activa was on  way to Mangaluru from Kerala.

The accused had revealed to the police that the ganja was procured from Uppala. It is said he was an accused  in the Puttubava murder case reported in the year 2000 as well as another murder case.

The CCB police have handed over the accused to Ullal Police.