Coastal Talk News | Kaup
Police have arrested two persons for allegedly attempting to sell ganja to tourists at Yard Beach in Ulliyargoli village of Kaup taluk.
The police seized 5.710 kg of ganja, Rs 225 in cash and two mobile phones from the accused.
The seized ganja is estimated to be worth Rs 2.85 lakh, police said.
The arrested persons have been identified as Areef (38) of Vinayanagar in Belapu village, Kaup taluk, and Akeef (34) of Hoode in Paduthonse village, Udupi taluk.
Acting on credible information received by Kaup Circle Inspector Azmath Ali on October 27, a police team led by Kaup Police Station PSI Tejaswi conducted a raid at Yard Beach at 12.05 pm. During the operation, the police found the accused in possession of ganja allegedly intended for sale.
During interrogation, the accused reportedly revealed that they had brought the ganja from Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh, for sale. They are also said to have criminal cases registered against them at several police stations.
A case has been registered against the accused under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act at Kaup Police Station. Further investigation is underway.
