Mangaluru: Panambur police have arrested a 23-year-old man on charges of allegedly selling cannabis after seizing 3.8 kg of ganja near the Jokatte Cross railway bridge.
The arrested person has been identified as Mohammed Nisar, a resident of Paddayoor House, Padnoor Post, in Puttur taluk.
According to the police, the accused was allegedly involved in selling cannabis in Surathkal, Panambur, Kavoor and other major areas of Mangaluru. The arrest was made during an operation near the Jokatte Cross railway bridge.
Cannabis and other items seized
During the operation, police seized 3 kg and 800 grams of cannabis, estimated to be worth ₹1.90 lakh. They also confiscated a mobile phone valued at approximately ₹4,000 and a car bearing registration number KL14 1662, estimated to be worth ₹2 lakh.
The total value of the seized items has been estimated at ₹3.94 lakh.
Police stated that the accused allegedly admitted to having sold cannabis in various parts of Mangaluru previously. Further investigation is under way to establish the source of the seized contraband and identify any others who may be involved.
Case registered under NDPS Act
A case has been registered at Panambur Police Station under Crime No. 137/2026. The accused has been booked under Sections 8(C) and 20(b)(ii)(A) of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act.
The police are continuing their investigation into the alleged cannabis distribution network and the accused’s activities in the region.