Bantwal: Man held while attempting to sell ganja; 180 grams seized

Mangalore Today News Network

Bantwal, Feb 21, 2026: A 30-year-old man was apprehended by the Bantwal Rural police for allegedly attempting to sell ganja at a deserted roadside location in Pakkalpade of Kodmanu village on February 19.

Acting on credible information about illegal possession and sale of a narcotic substance, PSI (Law & Order) Manjunath T and his team rushed to the spot and detained the suspect. During questioning, the accused identified himself as Prashanth alias Prasad, a resident of Meramajalu in Bantwal.

Drug

A search of his possession led to the seizure of 180 grams of ganja. The accused reportedly told police that the contraband had been supplied by Abdul Razak of Pallamajalu, Bantwal, with instructions to sell it to customers.

Police have taken the accused into custody along with the seized narcotic substance and his two-wheeler. A case has been registered at Bantwal Rural police station in Crime No. 19/2026 under Sections 8(C) read with 20(b)(ii)(A) of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985. Further investigation is underway.

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