History-sheeter arrested with 5 kg of ganja in Chennai's Nungambakkam
Police arrested a 25-year-old man identified as Praveen in Nungambakkam after seizing 5 kg of ganja from his car during a surveillance operation. The suspect, described as a history-sheeter, allegedly procured the drug from Andhra Pradesh and was selling it illegally in the city. The arrest is significant as Praveen has 17 pending criminal cases including three murder charges and multiple narcotics-related offences.
Acting on a tip-off, police led by the Nungambakkam Police Station Inspector conducted surveillance in a cremation ground area on Monday morning and questioned a man in a parked car. A search of the vehicle revealed ganja concealed inside, leading to the arrest of Praveen, 25, a resident of Nungambakkam. During investigation, authorities determined that Praveen had procured the ganja from Andhra Pradesh through an associate and had been distributing it illegally throughout the city. The suspect has an extensive criminal history with 17 pending cases at Nungambakkam Police Station, including three murder cases, one attempt-to-murder case, narcotics offences, and robbery charges. Police also seized a car and mobile phone from the suspect.
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History-sheeter held for possessing 5 kg of ganja in Nungambakkam
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