Seven youth arrested, 1.7 kg ganja seized in Guntur district

Seven youth were arrested by Vatticherukuru police for allegedly consuming and selling ganja, with 1.7 kg of the contraband seized during a raid on Monday. Superintendent of Police (SP) Vakul Jindal, in a press release, said that the operation was carried out based on specific information.

Police conducted a raid around 3 p.m. near an agricultural godown on the Ananthavarappadu-Lemallepadu road. The accused were found engaging in ganja-related activities and were taken into custody. Police seized 1.7 kg of ganja, an autorickshaw, and ₹1,300 in cash from them.

The main accused was identified as Matluri Sai Krishna (25), a resident of Guntur, who allegedly procured ganja from Vijayawada at low cost and sold it at higher prices. The remaining accused — Kamunuri Pradeep, Istela Joseph Raju, Jeshtati Daniel Raju, Siripalli Naga Sesh, Battula Santosh and Bhogineni Narendra — were reportedly consuming and distributing small packets.

A case was registered under relevant sections of NDPS Act, and the accused were produced before a court. Police warned that strict action would continue against drug-related offences.