Over 833 kg ganja destroyed by Tambaram City Police
Given the hazardous and decaying nature of narcotic substances and the limitations of secure storage, the Police regularly undertakes the destruction of seized drugs as per the provisions of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act.
Tambaram City Police said the destruction was conducted at a licensed incineration facility, in full compliance with legal and environmental protocols. Senior officials were present to oversee the process, ensuring complete transparency and adherence to due procedures under the NDPS Act.
In 2025, a total of 1,304 kgs of ganja has been destroyed so far. Furthermore, the Drug Disposal Committee is actively considering the destruction of over 1,000 kgs of additional seized ganja.
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