MAPUSA
Mapusa police have arrested two men, including an alleged supplier, after seizing 1.2 kg of suspected ganja worth an estimated Rs 1 lakh during a late-night raid near the new KTC bus stand.
The raid was conducted in an open field near the bus stand between 12.30 am and 3 am on Tuesday, following prior information.
Police apprehended Manjunath Raju Kaundar (46), a resident of Indira Nagar, Chimbel, who was allegedly found in possession of the contraband.
During the investigation, police allegedly traced the source of procurement and supply to Salim Abdul Nadaf (31), a resident of Khadpawado, Cunchelim, Mapusa. He was subsequently arrested in connection with the case.
Mapusa police have registered a case under Sections 20(b)(ii)(B) and 29 of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act, which deal with offences relating to cannabis and criminal conspiracy or abetment.
Police said both accused have previous criminal antecedents. Further investigation is under way to establish the supply chain and ascertain whether others were involved.
The raid was conducted by a team led by PSI Dattaprasad Pandit under the directions of Mapusa police inspecto
