The Prohibition Enforcement Wing (PEW) of Coimbatore Rural Police conducted a major operation, seizing 181 kg of ganja and arresting a suspect from Theni district.
- PEW Periyanaickenpalayam unit seized 181 kg of ganja near Karumathampatti.
- The suspect, C. Chiranjeevi (39) from Theni, has been remanded to judicial custody.
- In a separate operation, Kovilpalayam police seized 21 kg of ganja from a 21-year-old man.
In a significant crackdown on narcotics trafficking, the Prohibition Enforcement Wing (PEW) of the Coimbatore District (Rural) Police successfully seized 181 kg of ganja during an operation on Friday. The seizure took place near Karumathampatti, following intensified surveillance by the Periyanaickenpalayam unit.
Acting on specific intelligence regarding drug smuggling routes, police personnel monitored the area near a road leading to a private engineering college. During the operation, officers intercepted a man behaving suspiciously. The individual was identified as C. Chiranjeevi, a 39-year-old resident of Theni district. Upon conducting a thorough search, the police recovered a massive haul of 181 kg of ganja from his possession.
Why This Matters
BozokMedia analysis shows that the proximity of drug seizures to educational institutions highlights a growing concern regarding the targeting of youth by narcotics syndicates. This operation underscores the critical importance of intelligence-led policing in disrupting the supply chain of illegal substances in rural and semi-urban corridors.
The successful interception of such large quantities suggests a highly organized smuggling network that requires multi-agency coordination to dismantle completely.
The accused has been booked under the stringent provisions of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act. Following the arrest, Chiranjeevi was produced before the court and has been remanded in judicial custody. Investigations are currently underway to trace the origin of the contraband and identify the kingpins behind the distribution network.
In a parallel development, the Kovilpalayam police also recorded a success in their anti-drug campaign. Based on a tip-off, officers arrested 21-year-old M. Nandhakumar with 21 kg of ganja. This secondary seizure highlights the widespread nature of the drug menace in the Coimbatore region and the proactive stance taken by local law enforcement.
Seizure Comparison
| Metric | PEW Operation | Kovilpalayam Operation |
|---|---|---|
| Quantity Seized | 181 kg | 21 kg |
| Location | Karumathampatti | Kovilpalayam |
| Suspect Age/Origin | 39 (Theni) | 21 (Coimbatore) |
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1: What was the total amount of ganja seized in these operations?
A: A total of 202 kg of ganja was seized across two separate police operations.
Q2: Under which law were the suspects booked?
A: The suspects were booked under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act.
