Police Fire Warning Shots During Ganja Smuggling Bust in Andhra Pradesh
Police in Alluri Sitharama Raju district fired two warning shots into the air after ganja smugglers allegedly attacked officers with stones during a vehicle inspection on June 10, 2026. The incident occurred at Meduru village when police intercepted suspects allegedly transporting cannabis from Odisha. Four smugglers were arrested, and police are investigating the quantity of contraband and the smuggling network.
During a routine vehicle checking operation at Meduru village near Ramaraopalem in Alluri Sitharama Raju district, police encountered a group of ganja smugglers allegedly transporting cannabis from neighboring Odisha. When officers attempted to stop and inspect the vehicles, the suspects reportedly attacked police personnel with stones in an attempt to flee. In response, police fired two warning shots into the air to control the situation and protect officers from harm. The smugglers subsequently attempted to escape, leading to a chase in which four suspects were apprehended. Police are conducting further investigation to determine the quantity of ganja involved, identify the smugglers, and trace the source and destination of the contraband.
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Ganja smugglers pelt stones, ASR police fire two rounds in air; four caught
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