Chennai, 13 June (H.S.) : In a significant breakthrough, the Chennai Customs department has busted a major drug smuggling route, with Sri Lanka being used as a transit point for smuggling high-potency ganja into India. The authorities have arrested two individuals in connection with the seizure.
According to officials, the Chennai Customs department had been tracking the smuggling route for some time and gathered intelligence about a consignment of high-potency ganja being smuggled into the country. Acting on the tip-off, the authorities intercepted the consignment and seized a substantial quantity of ganja. The investigation revealed that Sri Lanka was being used as a transit point for smuggling the contraband into India.
The arrested individuals are being questioned by the authorities to gather more information about the smuggling network and its kingpins. The Chennai Customs department's successful operation highlights the growing threat of drug smuggling and the need for continued vigilance to curb such activities. The authorities are likely to conduct further investigations to dismantle the entire smuggling network.
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Hindusthan Samachar / Dr. R. B. Chaudhary