Palamaner sub-division police conducted a fortnight-long special drive against ganja peddling and arrested 35 accused of contraband smuggling. They also seized 50 kg of ganja and ganja plants weighing 50 kg from the possession of the smugglers.
The police also booked 12 cases against four peddlar gangs.
Deputy Superintendent of Police (Palamaner) N. Sudhakar Reddy on Wednesday said that following an increase in the movement of ganja peddlers in the Chittoor district, Superintendent of Police Y. Rishant Reddy formed special parties in Palamaner sub-division to nab the accused.
