MAPUSA
A youth was arrested on charges of illegal possession of narcotics drugs at Ozrant in Vagator on Wednesday, Anjuna Police said.
The accused, Sonu Tailor (26), a native of Uttar Pradesh, has been presently residing in Cunchelim-Mapusa.
Acting on specific information, a team of Anjuna Police conducted a raid behind the football ground at Ozrant, Vagator and apprehended the accused who was found in possession of narcotics drugs, suspected to be Ganja weighing 116 grams and worth Rs 11,600.
The consignment was found hidden in the dickey of the scooter (GA-07-B-4170).
Police conducted the panchanama, seized drugs and attached scooters.
An offence was registered under Section 20(b) (ii) (A) of Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985 against the accused who was later arrested. PSI Mahesh Kerkar is investigating the case.
