The Prohibition Enforcement Wing (PEW) police seized 11.3 kg of ganja which had allegedly been smuggled into Villupuram and arrested one person in Tindivanam on Friday

The police said following a tip-off, a team was conducting checks near the Tindivanam flyover when they noticed the suspect, L. Palraj, 43, of Ramji Nagar in Tiruchi, with a bag. On checking the bag, the police found bundles of ganja in it.

Initial inquiry revealed Palraj had bought ganja from drug peddlers to sell it to individuals in Villupuram district, the police added. He was arrested.