34 kg of suspected ganja seized from three youths in Aluva - The HinduPublished - June 16, 2026 11:01 pm IST - KOCHIThree youths from West Bengal were arrested with around 34 kg of suspected ganja during a special drive conducted under Operation Toofan in Aluva on Tuesday.Rafiqul Sheikh, 30, Juyel Sheikh, 22, and Sahin Sheikh, 29, all natives of Murshidabad district, were arrested by a joint team of the District Anti-Narcotics Special Action Force, Ernakulam Rural, and the Aluva police.According to the police, the trio had purchased the suspected ganja from Odisha and travelled by train to Angamaly. From there, they hired an autorickshaw and were intercepted at Thottakkattukara in Aluva.The contraband was packed in 16 packets and concealed in backpacks. The police said the accused had brought the narcotic item to be sold in Perumbavoor and Muvattupuzha.Published - June 16, 2026 11:01 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 }