In a significant operation against organized drug cartels, the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), in collaboration with the Customs Department of Vishakapatnam and based on Interpol intelligence, detained a shipping container at Visakhapatnam Port. This action is part of 'Operation Garuda', aimed at combating international drug trafficking. Officials disclosed that a substantial quantity of narcotics was seized from the ship. Further investigation revealed that the seized container held approximately 25,000 kg of drugs, ingeniously concealed within inactive dried yeast. The operation has sparked a political controversy, with allegations surfacing about the involvement of various government and port officials in Andhra Pradesh in delaying the CBI's proceedings. In response, Visakhapatnam's Commissioner of Police, Ravi Shankar Ayyanar, mentioned the request for a dog squad from the Customs Superintendent to detect the drugs. The incident has led to a broader discussion on drug trafficking in the state, with TDP MP Kanakamedala Ravindra Kumar accusing the Andhra Pradesh government under the YSRCP of complicity in the drug trade, based on a DPR report indicating the state's leading role in drug activities.
VIDEO | Here’s what TDP leader Pattabhi Ram said on the Vishakhapatnam drug case. “It’s very sad and unfortunate. For the past five years, all the headlines from Andhra Pradesh are in such a way. Yesterday, 25000 kg of dry yeast which has drug mixed in it was seized. It comes… https://t.co/fcLRVIf3bP
#WATCH | TDP MP Kanakamedala Ravindra Kumar says, "According to the DPR report, Andhra Pradesh leads in drugs... The state government is involved in all this that's why we filed a complaint... In the absence of direct evidence, inference can be taken from circumstantial evidence.… https://t.co/CB39MyRpLJ
#WATCH | On the drug racket in Andhra Pradesh under the YSRCP government, TDP MP Kanakamedala Ravindra Kumar says, "According to the DPR report, Andhra Pradesh leads in drugs... The state government is involved in all this that's why we filed a complaint... In the absence of… https://t.co/WVZsrODian
VIDEO | Here's what TDP MP Kanakamedala Ravindra Kumar said on drugs seized in consignment on ship from Brazil to Visakhapatnam. "It is a clear case of drug mafia in the state of Andhra Pradesh. According to the information and sources gathered by the investigating agencies,… https://t.co/GhpkCA5ytQ
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#WATCH | Visakhapatnam: On CBI report that various government officials of Andhra Pradesh and port officials cause delaying CBI proceedings, Ravi Shankar Ayyanar, Visakhapatnam CP says, "...On the request of the Customs Superintendent for the dog squad, which can sniff the drugs,… https://t.co/0n38OBpLjk
Hidden in Plain Yeast: CBI Narco Bust Seizes Container 25,000 kg of drugs infused with inactive dried yeast has been confiscated by Delhi’s authorities following a tip off from Interpol. A shipping container with the consignment has been impounded at Visakhapatnam Port as… https://t.co/qIp0orcZSv
In its fight against organized drug cartels on an International level as a part of “Operation Garuda”, CBI, acting on input received through Interpol and with the assistance of the Customs Department Vishakapatnam, detained a shipping Container at Visakhapatnam Port that was…
CBI seizes huge quantity of narcotics from ship at Visakhapatnam port: Officials