Mapusa Police have arrested two persons in connection with the seizure of 1.2 kg of suspected ganja, estimated to be worth ₹1 lakh, during a narcotics raid near the New KTC Bus Stand in Mapusa in the early hours of October 27.

The raid was conducted between 12.30 am and 3 am at an open field near the bus stand, following prior information. A police team led by PSI Dattaprasad Pandit apprehended Manjunath Raju Kaundar (46), a resident of Indira Nagar, Chimbel, Tiswadi, who was allegedly found in possession of the suspected contraband.

During the investigation, police identified Salim Abdul Nadaf (31), a resident of Khadpawado, Cuchelim, Mapusa, as the alleged source of procurement and supply of the seized substance. Police suspect his involvement in connection with the case, including possible criminal conspiracy and abetment.

Mapusa Police registered Crime No. 145/2026 under Sections 20(b)(ii)(B) and 29 of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act. Both Kaundar and Nadaf have been formally arrested in the case.

Police further stated that both accused have previous criminal antecedents. Further investigation is underway to establish the full extent of their alleged involvement and the supply network.

The raid was conducted under the supervision of SP/SDPO Mapusa Ashish Shirodkar, on the directions of Mapusa Police Station Inspector Anant Gaonkar, and under the overall supervision of North Goa SP Rahul Gupta, IPS.

Mapusa Police said the operation forms part of its continued drive against the possession and trafficking of narcotic substances under the Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan.