Goa, May 11 -- The Saligao Police arrested a 22-year-old youth from Calangute during a late-night narcotics raid conducted at Pilerne.

During the operation, police allegedly seized 255.5 grams of suspected hydroponic ganja valued at approximately Rs.8.94 lakh in the international market.

Police said the accused was taken into custody following the raid, and the contraband was seized for further investigation and forensic examination.

A case has been registered, and further investigation is underway to determine the source and intended distribution network of the narcotic substance.

Published by HT Digital Content Services with permission from Herald Goa....