Massive anti-drug operation in Bengaluru uncovers high-value ganja supply chain

A large-scale crackdown near Majestic leads to the seizure of high-value dry ganja and arrests linked to an interstate supply chain ahead of New Year demand.

The Excise Department in Bengaluru has carried out a major crackdown on an extensive ganja racket operating across the city, exposing large-scale violations of government regulations. The operation comes at a time when concerns are rising over the increasing circulation of narcotics in urban areas.

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Acting on confirmed intelligence inputs, a team led by Excise Department DySP Abubakkar Mujawar launched a targeted raid near the Majestic area. The crackdown resulted in the seizure of a significant quantity of dry ganja, valued between ₹25 lakh and ₹30 lakh. The haul reportedly included around 35.49 kg of high-grade ganja, which was allegedly being circulated by individuals with links to western states.

Preliminary findings indicate that the traffickers were preparing to supply large quantities of ganja to Karnataka in the run-up to New Year celebrations, expecting high demand during the festive period. Among those detained are individuals identified as Anish Oor Rehmaan Bin Abdali Ali and another associate from Dabalashwar, who were reportedly involved in distributing the narcotics across the city.

Officials noted that the illegal network had been operating openly in several localities, with traffickers disregarding regulations and engaging in rampant street-level sales. The latest operation is part of the department’s intensified efforts to curb the surge in drug circulation and dismantle organized supply routes.

The seized consignment marks one of the biggest recoveries in recent weeks and highlights the growing challenge of drug trafficking in Bengaluru. The detained individuals are now facing charges under relevant sections of the NDPS Act for illegal possession and transportation of narcotic substances.