Two Held With 2.5 Kg Of Ganja In Nandyal

Kurnool: Nandyal police arrested two persons for allegedly selling marijuana in the town on Wednesday. Police seized 2.5 kg of marijuana, a Maruti Swift Dzire car and two mobile phones from the possession of the persons.

According to Nandyal deputy superintendent of police M Javali, the arrest took place around 1 pm near the Prathama Nandi Temple arch near the ‘Y’ junction in Nandyal town. The accused were identified as Shaik Muneer Basha and his younger brother Shaik Mahaboob Basha, residents of Basapuram village in Gajulapalli mandal of Nandyal district.

He said that after the police team took action based on reliable information, Müneer Başa brought the ganja from Araku in his car and delivered it to his brother. Acting on the instructions of the authorities, a team led by Three Towns inspector E. Kambagiri Ramudu, deputy collector Prasad, excise sub-inspector Varaprasad and staff rushed to the spot and arrested the two suspects.

Police said the duo was in possession of marijuana and was trying to sell it illegally. While both individuals were detained, the confiscated items were taken to the police station. A case under Crime No. 173/2025 under Section 20(b)(ii)(B) of the NDPS Act was registered against them at Nandyal Three Towns Police Station. ASP said further investigation into the matter was ongoing.