News:2025-07-31/Trafficking/two-sri-lankans-held-with-210-kg-ganja-off-tn-coast

News record31 July 2025Trafficking

Two Sri Lankans held with 210 kg ganja off TN coast

Thanjavur fishermen rescued two Sri Lankan nationals — A. Ajandhan (36) and V. Jeevanandam (51) from Talaimannar — found stranded in the sea off Maravakadu coast, clinging to diesel cans after their boat collapsed. Seven bags containing approximately 200 kg of cannabis were found floating alongside them, tied to the men. The fishermen from Keezhathottam near Athirampattinam alerted Athirampattinam marine police, who arrested the pair upon landing. The suspects had been attempting to swim back to the Sri Lankan coast with the contraband after their vessel failed.

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Date31 Jul 2025

CategoryTrafficking

CountryIndia

State / provinceTamil Nadu

District / areaThanjavur District

LocalityMaravakadu

AgencyAthirampattinam Marine Police

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2025-07-31 Trafficking Two Sri Lankans held with 210 kg ganja off TN coast Thanjavur fishermen rescued two Sri Lankan nationals — A. Ajandhan (36) and V. Jeevanandam (51) from Talaimannar — found stranded in the sea off Maravakadu coast, clinging to diesel cans after their boat collapsed. Seven bags containing approximately 200 kg of cannabis were found floating alongside them, tied to the men. The fishermen from Keezhathottam near Athirampattinam alerted Athirampattinam marine police, who arrested the pair upon landing. The suspects had been attempting to swim back to the Sri Lankan coast with the contraband after their vessel failed. https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/trichy/two-sri-lankans-held-with-210kg-ganja-off-tn-coast/articleshow/123026373.cms India Tamil Nadu Thanjavur District Maravakadu Athirampattinam Marine Police