GRP seize 12 kg of ganja at Jolarpet railway station.

GRP seize 12 kg of ganja at Jolarpet railway station A combined team of Government Railway Police (GRP) and RPF (Railway Protection Force) personnel seized 12 kilograms of ganja at Jolarpet railway station in Tirupattur district of Tamil Nadu on Thursday. According to a police officer, this seizure is one of the largest made in recent times within the Tirupattur police jurisdiction. A source close to the investigation revealed that a train travelling from Kerala arrived at Jolarpet railway station in the early hours of the morning..

Initial inquiry revealed that a gang of three persons abandoned the consignment and fled the spot after they noticed a police team get onto the train. Railway protection force personnel were the first to spot a suspicious package hidden on the luggage rack, near carriage number T7 of the train. As soon as they alerted the GRP team, a search operation ensued..

Following a thorough search, the GRP team found two bags containing 12 kg of finely packed ganja, which is believed to be of high-quality marijuana. The packets, wrapped in brown paper and sealed with tape, were carefully placed in a bag. The bags were handed over to the GRP team by the RPF personnel to further investigate and seal them as evidence..

The GRP police team was led by Inspector Gopi Krishna who personally witnessed the seizure operation. Tirupattur Superintendent of Police, S Selvakumar, said that the total quantity of ganja seized would be valued approximately Rs 36 lakhs in the international market. Further analysis would give an exact price for each gram of the seized substance..

He also mentioned the seized item was brought from Kerala and transported through the train. The officers were able to apprehend the individuals involved and a further investigation was in process to apprehend all those involved. Investigations revealed that the ganja packages were neatly wrapped and sealed with tape on the outside, making it hard for the untrained eye to identify its content..

The ganja, a banned substance, was concealed carefully in a bag amidst other luggage to avoid raising suspicion. The GRP police are analyzing all possible leads and reviewing the CCTV footage from railway cameras to track down the culprits responsible for smuggling. As per railway officials, the seized material seems to be from a recent crop, possibly cultivated in the states of Kerala or another part of the country..

Officials claimed that a team is already working on identifying the source and to know the full chain of supply, with the help of experts they might be able to determine the cultivation area and other details. The Railway Protection Force had been working closely with the GRP team to prevent the transportation of illicit items within the railways network. The Railway Protection Force, along with the GRP, has been taking proactive steps to prevent the transportation of illicit goods within the railway network..

Regular patrolling of railway premises and conducting surprise checks on trains are some of the measures being taken to prevent such incidents. The investigation team also recovered two mobile phones, one SIM card, and a pair of spectacles from the spot, which will form the basis for further investigation. A special team has been formed to track down the smugglers, gather more evidence, and crack down on any other gang members involved in the trafficking..

According to RPF officials, Railway police in Tamil Nadu have been working closely with local police departments to prevent the transportation of illicit goods by rail. The Tamil Nadu and Kerala state police have joined the investigation, and the smuggling operation has not been restricted to one particular district. The investigation is in full swing, with GRP and state police forces working closely together to identify all the individuals involved in the operation..

This seizure serves as a reminder to railway authorities of the need to vigilantly monitor and prevent such crimes. Railway officials have issued a notification to ensure that GRP teams and RPF are present on all trains moving beyond the southern Indian state, with a heightened vigilance. The smuggling of ganja has been on the rise in recent years, and the authorities have been cracking down on various gangs involved in this illicit trade..

With the seizure of 12 kg of ganja at Jolarpet railway station, the authorities have sent a strong message to all smugglers, making it clear that they will not tolerate such activities within the state. The Tamil Nadu government has taken the trafficking of ganja very seriously and in recent years have made various efforts to curb the menace which include, setting up special anti-drug units and increasing the number of personnel and surveillance measures..