Team Goemkarponn
PONDA: In a major crackdown on drug trafficking, the Anti-Narcotic Cell (ANC) of Goa Police arrested two persons from Bihar and seized 7.187 kg of suspected ganja, valued at approximately ₹7,18,700, during a raid at KTC Bus Stand, Ponda, on November 3, 2026.
The operation was conducted between 1.22 am and 4.59 am near the Sulabh Sauchalaya at KTC Bus Stand, Ponda, based on specific prior information. The raid was led by PSI Sanket Naik, along with ANC personnel and two panch witnesses.
The arrested accused have been identified as Rahul Kumar (28), a resident of Ehiapur, Ahiyapur, Muzaffarpur, Bihar, and Amit Kumar (31), a resident of Saghar Sultanpur, Bhagwanpur Hat, Siwan, Bihar.
During the raid, Rahul Kumar was allegedly found in possession of a black polythene bag containing 7.187 kg of suspected ganja, concealed inside his blue-coloured backpack. The contraband was seized following a duly conducted search and seizure panchanama.
In connection with the seizure, ANC Police Station registered Crime No. 21/2026 under Sections 20(b)(ii)(B) read with Section 29 of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act, 1985, against both accused. Both have been arrested, and further investigation is underway.
The operation was conducted under the supervision and guidance of Superintendent of Police, ANC, Shri Harishchandra Madkaikar, GPS; Shri Ashish Shirodkar, SP, holding charge of DySP, ANC; and Police Inspector Shri Sagun Sawant of ANC.
Goa Police’s Anti-Narcotic Cell reiterated its commitment to taking strict action against drug trafficking and dismantling drug supply networks under the Nasha Mukt Goa initiative.
