Team Goemkarponn
COLVA: Colva Police have arrested two persons in separate narcotics cases after seizing suspected hydroponic ganja and ganja worth approximately Rs 93,500 during two operations conducted on November 13, 2026.
In the first case, Colva Police, upon a state complaint lodged by PSI Anil Krishna, registered an offence after suspected hydroponic ganja was allegedly found in the possession of Anselm Joao Jose Furtado, a resident of Navelim.
According to the police, the seizure was made between 3.15 am and 6.50 am at Varca Beach Parking, Varca, during the personal search of the accused. Police allegedly recovered 5 grams of suspected hydroponic ganja, comprising flowering and fruiting tops, valued at approximately Rs 12,500.
The accused was arrested in connection with the case. Further investigation is being conducted by LPSI Varshda Naik Dessai of Colva Police Station.
In the second case, Colva Police, following a state complaint lodged by PSI Manju Vantamuri, registered an offence after allegedly recovering suspected narcotic substances during a house search conducted at the residence of Loyston Locas Dourado, a resident of Colva.
The house search was conducted between 1.15 am and 3.30 am on November 13 after obtaining a search warrant from the SDPO, Margao.
During the search, police allegedly seized 6 grams of suspected hydroponic ganja, comprising flowering and fruiting tops, valued at approximately Rs 15,000, and 66 grams of suspected ganja, valued at approximately Rs 66,000.
The total value of the seized substances is estimated at Rs 81,000.
The accused was arrested in connection with the case. Further investigation is being conducted by PSI Anil Krishna of Colva Police Station.
The two operations resulted in the seizure of a total of 71 grams of suspected narcotic substances valued at approximately Rs 93,500, with both accused placed under arrest.
