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Crime
Kochi Police Crack Down on Ganja Smuggling Using Welded Iron Boxes
✍️ Onmanorama
🗓 22 Oct 2026, 08:16 AM
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Kochi police uncovered a new smuggling method where cannabis was hidden inside welded iron boxes, taking an hour to break one open.
Police in Kochi seized a shipment of cannabis that had been concealed inside welded iron boxes, a technique that had not been seen before in the region. The officers discovered the boxes during a routine inspection at a commercial premises.
The cannabis was packed in the boxes and secured with welding, making it difficult for law‑enforcement personnel to access the contents. It took the police approximately one hour to break open one of the boxes, during which they used specialized tools and mechanical force.
The operation was carried out by the local narcotics squad, who were alerted to the suspicious activity by an anonymous tip. The seized quantity of ganja was seized and the individuals involved are being questioned.
Authorities have warned that such innovative smuggling methods may become more common and have pledged to enhance training and equipment for officers to counter future attempts.
The cannabis was packed in the boxes and secured with welding, making it difficult for law‑enforcement personnel to access the contents. It took the police approximately one hour to break open one of the boxes, during which they used specialized tools and mechanical force.
The operation was carried out by the local narcotics squad, who were alerted to the suspicious activity by an anonymous tip. The seized quantity of ganja was seized and the individuals involved are being questioned.
Authorities have warned that such innovative smuggling methods may become more common and have pledged to enhance training and equipment for officers to counter future attempts.