Police dected Ganja Cultivation in Duthalur 6 held

Nellore: In a sensational move nellore police have dected illegal illegal cultivation of Ganja and taken 6 persons allegedly responsble for such illegal cultivation in to their custody at outskirts of Duthalur mandal in Udayagiri constituency on Friday.

This is the first time Cannabis cultivation being grown approximately two acres of agriculture land under the cover of Maize crop found in nellore district. Police crack down this case with the assistance of drone technology

Despite the operation was carried out on the directions of District Superintendent of Police Dr Ajitha Vejendla late on 15th October 2026 came in to the light on Friday.

According to official sources following credible information about cannabis cultivation within the limits of Duttalur police station, the local Sub-Inspector alerted senior officials and conducted inspections in the presence of revenue authorities.

A team comprising police personnel and special squad members, along with revenue officials, village revenue officers and a surveyor, inspected agricultural land in Survey No. 1582-2 on the outskirts of Duttalur village identified Ganja cultivation.

Police said that although Maize was being cultivated in the 9.5-acre agricultural plot, a drone-assisted inspection revealed cannabis plants spread across nearly two acres in the middle of the maize crop.

The plants were being supplied with water through a drip irrigation system.

Police expected value of the cannabis crop could run into crores of rupees. The plants were uprooted and burnt in the presence of officials.

When the police team reached the spot, some persons working there allegedly attempted to flee.

However, the police managed to apprehend 6 of them on spot. Efforts are underway to identify the other persons involved and establish their roles in the illegal cultivation.

It is said to have during preliminary questioning there was involvement of other individuals in financing the cultivation and making advance arrangements to purchase the crop.

The police are also investigating whether individuals from other regions or States were involved, the intended destinations of the cannabis supply and the identities of the key persons behind the illegal operation.

During interrogation, one of the suspects reportedly disclosed involvement in cannabis transportation and sales in different areas in the past.

Police are verifying details of previous cases, alleged links with persons involved in supplying cannabis to other states and financial transactions to determine whether they are connected to the present case.

The investigation is aimed at identifying not only those directly involved in cultivation but also the financiers, buyers, transporters and sellers associated with the alleged network.

Police are examining the land used for cultivation, the method of farming, the source of seeds, irrigation arrangements and other evidence.

District SP Dr Ajitha Vejendla, has directed police officials to take stringent action against those involved in illegal cannabis cultivation, transportation and sale of narcotic substances.

She instructed officers to make effective use of modern technology to detect suspicious activities and investigate the financial sources, supply routes, buyers and other individuals operating behind such activities.

The SP warned that drug trafficking poses a serious threat to the future of youth and public health, adding that those involved in such illegal activities would face stringent action under the law.

She appealed to the public to immediately inform the authorities if they come across any instances of illegal cannabis cultivation, storage, transportation or sale.

She urged people to cooperate with the police in their efforts to build a drug-free society.

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M Srinivasa Rao

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M Srinivasa Rao is Staff Reporter for SPSR Nellore District for The Hans India. A seasoned journalist with over 32 years of experience in both English and Telugu journalism. Throughout his career, he has worked with leading Telugu dailies, including Udayam, Andhra Jyothi, and Andhra Prabha, as well as prominent English newspapers such as The Indian Express. He began his journalistic career with Udayam in Tirupati, Chittoor district, where he worked from 1990 to 1992. He then served with Andhra Jyothi and Andhra Prabha in SPSR Nellore district from 1992 to 2006. From 2007 to 2016, he worked as a Staff Reporter for The Indian Express in SPSR Nellore district. Between 2016 and 2019, he was associated with The Hans India in YSR Kadapa district. Over the course of his three-decade-long career, Srinivasa Rao has extensively covered a wide range of beats, with particular expertise in social, economic, crime, and political affairs. He is passionate about reporting on current issues that have a significant impact on society and public life. He graduated with a Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com.) degree from Sri Venkateswara University in 1985.

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