10.56 kg ganja seized at Visakhapatnam Railway Station

The city police seized 10.56 kg of ganja at the Visakhapatnam railway station on Monday, thanks to the assistance of a trained narcotic sniffer dog. The operation was part of an ongoing initiative led by City Police Commissioner Dr Shankhabrata Bagchi, aimed at curbing the smuggling and distribution of narcotics in the city. Under the Commissioner’s orders, dog squad teams have been conducting regular checks at high-risk areas, including the RTC complex, railway station, beach road, and other strategic locations.
“The detection of such a large quantity of ganja highlights the effectiveness of our narcotic detection efforts,” said Dr Bagchi. “We are committed to eradicating the smuggling of illegal substances in Visakhapatnam, and our specially trained teams, including the dog squad, are a critical part of this mission.”
During one of these routine inspections at the railway station, a sniffer dog from the city’s dog squad identified the presence of ganja, leading to the seizure of over 10 kg of the illegal substance. The cannabis was immediately handed over to the railway police for further investigation and legal action. “We congratulate the dog squad and the police team involved in the operation for their exemplary work,” added Dr Bagchi. “Their dedication and precision have once again proven instrumental in our anti-narcotics drive.”
In a bid to further bolster the fight against narcotics, the Police Department, in cooperation with the District Collector and the GVMC Commissioner, has taken steps to enhance the capabilities of its canine unit. Eight sniffer dogs have been sent to the canine training centre for specialised narcotic detection training. “The collaboration between law enforcement agencies and the training of additional sniffer dogs will ensure that we remain a step ahead of those attempting to traffic illegal substances in the city,” stated Dr. Bagchi.