2 arrested with 2kg ganja

T’puram: Two men were arrested with around 2kg of ganja near the Thampanoor bus stand as part of city police’s anti-drug campaign, Operation Toofan. Police said the accused had allegedly smuggled the contraband from Odisha by train and were planning to sell it among college and school students in teh city.

The arrested persons were identified as Aneesh (34) of Kanyakumari, and Robin (32) of Thiruvananthapuram. The arrests were made during a joint operation conducted by the Dansaf and Thampanoor police.

According to police, the duo came under suspicion during intensified surveillance and inspections being carried out under Operation Toofan.

Investigators are examining whether the accused were part of a larger network involved in sourcing and supplying drugs to youngsters in the district.

A case has been registered and further probe is under way.

City Police Commissioner said strict inspections are continuing across the city police limits under the operation. Strict legal action would be taken against those involved in drug trafficking and related offences, he added.