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Crime
Police seize Rs 17 crore hashish oil bound for Maldives, hydroponic ganja in Tamil Nadu
✍️ indiatoday.in
🗓 30 Sep 2026, 07:16 AM
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Tamil Nadu police seized hashish oil worth about Rs 17 crore intended for the Maldives, along with hydroponic cannabis, and arrested five suspects.
Tamil Nadu law‑enforcement agencies intercepted a large consignment of narcotics in a coordinated operation. The seizure included hashish oil estimated at a market value of Rs 17 crore, which was reportedly being smuggled to the Maldives.
The confiscated oil was found in a concealed container, and investigators traced its intended route to the island nation, highlighting a growing trans‑national drug network.
Alongside the oil, authorities uncovered a hydroponic cannabis setup, indicating sophisticated cultivation methods. Five individuals were taken into custody for their alleged involvement in the illegal trade.
Police officials said the operation underscores their commitment to curbing drug trafficking and will pursue further investigations to dismantle the broader network.
The confiscated oil was found in a concealed container, and investigators traced its intended route to the island nation, highlighting a growing trans‑national drug network.
Alongside the oil, authorities uncovered a hydroponic cannabis setup, indicating sophisticated cultivation methods. Five individuals were taken into custody for their alleged involvement in the illegal trade.
Police officials said the operation underscores their commitment to curbing drug trafficking and will pursue further investigations to dismantle the broader network.