Man arrested for possession of ganja in Coonoor

The Nilgiris: Coonoor Wellington police on Tuesday arrested Leander, 24, who possessed ganja for sale at the MG Colony Bus Stop.


The Nilgiris: Coonoor Wellington police on Tuesday arrested Leander, 24, who possessed ganja for sale at the MG Colony Bus Stop.

Ganja circulation has increased in the Nilgiris district recently. As a result, young students are becoming addicted to drugs. A team has been deployed under Coonoor Deputy Superintendent of Police Suresh to conduct inspections and find a solution to this problem.

Leander, who was loitering suspiciously at MG Colony bus stop in Coonoor, was found in possession of 180 grams of ganja during a search led by Wellington Police Inspector Philip.

Following this, the police arrested Leander, confiscated the ganja and produced him in Coonoor Criminal Court and remanded him in custody.

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