T’puram: In a major anti-narcotics operation, over 300kg of ganja was seized from a car found parked near Pappanamcode junction on Sunday evening. A youth identified as Afsal, 23, of Karakulam, was taken into custody in connection with the case.The Dansaf intercepted the accused while he was allegedly attempting to take control of the vehicle loaded with contraband. Police said the exact quantity is yet to be confirmed as the counting process is still under way and is likely to exceed 300kg. Sources said the ganja was brought from Bengaluru and was meant for distribution in the city. More than 50 packets of ganja were recovered so far, police said.Police said Afsal is suspected to have links to similar cases in the past. His formal arrest is yet to be recorded and is currently being questioned. TNN
