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Crime
Police seize 20 kg of ganja from West Bengal native in Eloor, Kerala
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 22 Oct 2026, 03:14 AM
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Kerala police confiscated 20 kg of cannabis from a resident of West Bengal during a raid in Eloor.
Kerala law‑enforcement officials reported that a raid in the industrial town of Eloor resulted in the seizure of 20 kg of ganja. The narcotics were recovered from a person identified as a native of West Bengal.
The operation was carried out by local police in coordination with the state's anti‑drug unit, who acted on intelligence about the illicit shipment. Eloor, located in the Ernakulam district, has previously been flagged as a transit point for contraband due to its proximity to major ports.
Authorities have not disclosed further details about the suspect’s identity or any pending legal proceedings. The seizure underscores the continued focus of Kerala police on curbing drug trafficking in the state.
The operation was carried out by local police in coordination with the state's anti‑drug unit, who acted on intelligence about the illicit shipment. Eloor, located in the Ernakulam district, has previously been flagged as a transit point for contraband due to its proximity to major ports.
Authorities have not disclosed further details about the suspect’s identity or any pending legal proceedings. The seizure underscores the continued focus of Kerala police on curbing drug trafficking in the state.