Koraput Police Seized 221 Kgs of Contraband Ganja in Potangi
Odishabarta
Koraput,(Pottangi): In an major breakthrough, Pottangi Police seized net Quantity of 221 KGs 530 Grams of Contraband Ganja, One 6 wheeler Ashok Leyland Truck bearing Regd. No. RJ-14 GK-2520. Cash of Rs.4,500/ and One SAMSUNG Galaxy J6 Pro Android Mobile Phone from the possession of accused persons.
At least three persons were arrested namely,Mohammad Kasim (27) S/o. Siddhik Hussain, Village,Hirmatla, PS. Rojkameu, Dist. Mewa, (2) Sahid Khan (34) Village Raipur, PS. Sona, Dist. Gurgaon, (3) Mohammad Yusuf (43) Village; Jhiria Mahalla, Mewat Singar, PS. Puhana, Dist. Nahan, all are of Harayana State.
Inspector in Charge Kaibalya Seth of Potangi PS said the trio was transporting the contraband in a truck from Semiliguda on Saturday night.
As per our routine patrolling, our police team detained the vehicle near Padalguda. During the search, we found the contraband hidden in bags inside the truck.
Notably,On 15.04.2023 at 08.15 AM, received credible information from reliable source that contraband ganja is being transported in a 6 wheeler Ashok Leyland Truck bearing Regd. No. RJ-14-GK-2520 from Semiliuda side and three persons were boarded inside the Truck, who were belongs to outside state. So, entered the fact in Pottangi PS G.D vide No.1, dt.15.04.2023. Thereafter SI RP Naik along staffs in PS Bolero bearing Regd. No. OR 05 AV 5345 being driven by HG/419 KK Nayak to verify the veracity of information. Then they started blocking at near Bhagaban Dhaba on NH-26. So, he along with staff detained the said Truck.
On his direction when the occupants were alighting from their vehicle. On being asked the persons boarded inside the Truck they disclosed their identity.
Thereafter, informed to lIC over phone. On being asked separately.regarding content the Truck driver and occupants gave prevaricating statements for which SI RP Naik along with staff verified the said Truck and found contraband ganja i.e. the fruiting and flowering tops of cannabis plant in concealing manner, which were recovered from the exclusive and conscious possession of the above noted accused in presence of witnesses and E.M and weigh man. Further the accused persons admitted that they have already loaded ganja in the said Truck.
They were transporting the said ganja to Harayana for selling purpose. Further on being asked they denied having any license or authority regarding
such possession.
Afer following all procedures of NDPS Act, the complainant SI RP Naik seized above ganja, Truck, cash and mobile phone. In this connection the above noted case is registered and investigation in going on.
The ganja and the car were seized. The three accused were arrested and produced in court.
Similarly, Excise personnel seized around one quintal of ganja worth Rs 10 lakh from an auto-rickshaw and arrested a person near MV-35 on Malkangiri-Balimela main road on the day. Sources said during routine patrolling, the Excise team spotted a speeding auto-rickshaw near MV-35 and stopped it. On search, the ganja was found in sealed packets inside the three-wheeler. The accused, Sampad Prema of Sindabeda village within Mathili police limits, was arrested and produced in court.
