The police arrested a youth in Erode on Saturday for smuggling 2.9 kg of ganja.
According to the Karungalpalayam police, while conducting vehicle checks near the old registrar office on Cauvery Road, they stopped a youth for questioning. His inconsistent responses raised suspicion, leading to a search of his bag, where the police found ganja.
The arrested was identified as Sakthivel (28) from Avarangadu near Pallipalayam in Namakkal district and had travelled to Erode by train from Chennai. The police seized the contraband and took him into custody. Further investigations are on.
Published – March 15, 2025 07:51 pm IST