Daijiworld Media Network - Mangaluru (SP)

Mangaluru, Nov 29: Ibrahim (38) from Kumble, who the police believe, happens to be a major supplier of ganja in large quantities to Dakshina Kannada district, was arrested by the city crime branch (CCB) police on Monday November 28.

Eight kilograms of ganja worth about Rs 2.01 lac was also seized from his possession.

CCB police got information that Ibrahim was bringing ganja in bulk from Visakhapatnam. In an operation conducted in front of a hotel near Pumpwell Circle here, police took into custody the accused when he was trying to carry ganja for sale to Puttur and Sullia. In addition to eight kilograms of ganja, cellphone and cash also were confiscated from Ibrahim's possession. Reportedly he had bought ganja from Visakhapatnam for supplying the same to the city and Dakshina Kannada district.

Ibrahim had been arrested in the past too for similar purpose. He was arrested in 2014 when he was trying to sell ganja. This case is being heard by the court, and Ibrhaim had been evading personal appearance in the case, and a warrant had been issued by the court for his arrest.

The accused and ganja seized from him were handed over to Kankanady police station for further steps. CCB inspector, Sunil Y Naik and police sub-inspector, Shyam Sundar had taken part in the said operation along with other police personnel.