Kalamna Police Nab 55-Year-Old With Nearly 2kg Ganja
The operation took place between on July 28, after the police received reliable information about illegal drug possession. A team from Kalamna police station, led by senior officers, conducted a house search in the presence of a panch at Shrivastava's residence located near Atta Chakki in Om Nagar.
During the search, the cops discovered 1.94kg ganja hidden in a bag placed under a cupboard. A weighing scale and other paraphernalia suspected to be used for packaging and distribution were also recovered.
The total value of the seized items was estimated at Rs51,000.
Preliminary investigation suggests that Shrivastava was in possession of the ganja for personal profit through illegal sale. He was booked under relevant sections of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act for illegal possession and intent to distribute a commercial quantity of banned substances.
Shrivastava was taken into custody immediately after the seizure. Police officials confirmed that further probe is on to trace the source of the ganja and identify potential buyers or networks linked to the accused.
This action comes as part of an intensified crackdown on narcotics-related offences across city limits, with the police reiterating their commitment to rooting out drug-related crimes in the region.
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