Excise officials arrest three with 40.5 kg ganja Bhadradri Kothagudem district - The HinduPublished - July 20, 2026 10:03 pm IST - BHADRADRI KOTHAGUDEMProhibition and Excise Department officials seized 40.5 kg of dry ganja and arrested three persons in two separate cases during a vehicle checking drive at Rangapuram in Palvancha mandal of Bhadradri Kothagudem district on Monday.The contraband was recovered from a car and two motorcycles intercepted ruing the drive conducted on the instructions of Deputy Commissioner of Prohibition and Excise, Khammam Division, V. Somi Reddy, according to a press release.The vehicles were seized and one of the arrested persons is a native of Malkangiri district in Odisha. Further investigation is underway.Published - July 20, 2026 10:03 pm ISTSign in to unlock member-only benefits!Access 10 free stories every monthSave stories to read laterAccess to comment on every storySign-up/manage your newsletter subscriptions with a single clickGet notified by email for early access to discounts & offers on our products${ ind + 1 } ${ device }Last active - ${ la }