Mahabubabad, Oct.7 : Police in Serolu, Mahabubabad district, have arrested an absconding suspect involved in a 2024 cannabis smuggling case and remanded him to judicial custody. Maripeda Circle Inspector L. Pawan Kumar disclosed details of the operation, confirming that the accused had been evading arrest for over two years following a major contraband seizure.
The case dates back to February 27, 2024, when Serolu police were conducting routine vehicle checks at the Chinthapalli Toll Plaza. Officers intercepted a scooter carrying two individuals. While police managed to detain the rider, Identified as Jerripothula Madhu, the pillion rider, Dheeravath Balaji, fled the scene. A search of the vehicle led to the recovery of 4 kg of illicit cannabis.
Following the seizure, police registered a case under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act against both individuals. While Madhu was arrested and remanded at the time, Balaji remained on the run until Serolu police recently tracked down his location and apprehended him. He was produced before the local court and subsequently remanded to judicial custody.
Reiterating a zero-tolerance policy against drug offenses, CI Pawan Kumar warned that strict legal action will be taken against anyone involved in the illegal transport, sale, or consumption of narcotics. He urged the youth to stay away from drugs and advised citizens to report any illegal drug activity confidentially to Dial 112.
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