Around 100 Kg of seized cannabis destroyed by police

Metro India News | MAHABUBABAD : Police in Mahabubabad district have destroyed 99.688 kg of dried cannabis (ganja) seized in connection with 19 cases registered under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act across the district. The destroyed contraband is estimated to be worth approximately Rs. 49,84,400, Superintendent of Police (SP) Dr. Shabarish said. The destruction was carried out in accordance with legal procedures and under the directions of the EAGLE team.

Following a meeting of the District Drug Disposal Committee and obtaining the necessary court approval, the seized cannabis was transported to AWM Consulting, Common Bio Medical Waste Treatment Facility, at Gopalapeta village in Tallada mandal of Khammam district. The entire operation was conducted under the supervision of District SP Dr. Shabarish, with Mahabubabad DCRB DSP Gandrathi Mohan, Inspector Upender and other police personnel overseeing the process. The SP warned that anyone found involved in the cultivation, illegal transportation, possession or sale of ganja in the district would face stringent legal action.