Date:17/02/2008 URL: http://www.thehindu.com/2008/02/17/stories/2008021759930600.htm

Tamil Nadu - Tiruchi

Man arrested; 20 kg ganja seized

Staff Reporter

TIRUCHI: The Thillai Nagar police arrested Murugan (32) of Rehmaniapuram and confiscated 20 kg ganja from his possession on Saturday.

Acting on information, a police team under the supervision of Inspector Kodilingam intercepted the youth travelling on a motorcycle with the bag containing the narcotics and effected the arrest.

According to police, Murugan had obtained the ganja from Andhra Pradesh for local distribution.

About a week ago, the Thillai Nagar police had arrested his mother-in-law Rabia (50) at her home where she was found to possess one kg ganja.