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43 litres of hash oil worth over ₹5 crore seized in Anakapalle, Andhra Pradesh
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 29 Sep 2026, 12:36 AM
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Police in Anakapalle district seized 43 litres of hash oil valued at more than ₹5 crore, apprehending five alleged interstate smugglers.
Authorities in Anakapalle district of Andhra Pradesh announced the seizure of 43 litres of hash oil, a cannabis concentrate, with an estimated market value exceeding ₹5 crore. The operation led to the arrest of five individuals suspected of transporting the narcotic across state borders.
Hash oil is classified as a prohibited substance under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act, and its high potency makes it a target for illicit trafficking networks. The seized quantity represents a significant haul in the region's ongoing fight against drug smuggling.
The police have launched a detailed investigation to trace the supply chain and identify any larger networks involved. Officials said the seizure underscores the state's intensified efforts to curb the flow of narcotics and protect public health.
Hash oil is classified as a prohibited substance under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act, and its high potency makes it a target for illicit trafficking networks. The seized quantity represents a significant haul in the region's ongoing fight against drug smuggling.
The police have launched a detailed investigation to trace the supply chain and identify any larger networks involved. Officials said the seizure underscores the state's intensified efforts to curb the flow of narcotics and protect public health.