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15 July 2026

Ganja seizure in Andhra Pradesh

While this is a routine crime report, it serves as a relevant case study for internal security challenges related to drug trafficking and organized crime networks operating across state borders.

1 min read Day 2 of 6 1 questions 1 prelims

Notes

  • Andhra Pradesh police seized 1,373 kg of ganja in Alluri Sitharama Raju district.
  • One individual from Koraput, Odisha, was arrested in connection with the seizure.
  • The illicit consignment was intended for transport to northern States.
  • The estimated value of the seized contraband is ₹6.83 lakh in Odisha, compared to a market value of approximately ₹1.3 crore in northern States, highlighting significant regional price arbitrage in illegal drug markets.

Part of a longer story

This is day 2 of 6 in Inter-State anti-drug enforcement in Southern India, which has been running since 11 July 2026. Reading it whole is usually worth more than reading today alone — the exam asks how something developed.

Questions

  1. The inter-state movement of illicit narcotics poses a significant challenge to internal security and law enforcement coordination. Discuss the socio-economic factors that facilitate the drug trade across state borders and suggest measures to strengthen inter-state intelligence sharing. 150 words
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Prelims

  1. Which of the following districts in Andhra Pradesh was the site of the recent seizure of 1,373 kg of ganja?

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