The Krishna district police have arrested 520 persons under Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act, 1985, and seized about 655 kg of ganja.
Besides, 195 persons were arrested for brewing and selling ID liquor, and 313 accused were arrested for smuggling Non-Duty Paid Liquor (NDPL) and other excise cases in 2023.
“Police have taken stringent measures in the district to check ganja and liquor smuggling and Illicitly Distilled (ID) liquor manufacturing and sale,” said Superintendent of Police P. Joshua.