In 2025 and early 2026,
Belagavi police conducted major, large-scale crackdowns on ganja (cannabis) trafficking and consumption, targeting both supply chains and local peddlers. Several significant seizures and arrests have been reported, with police strengthening their “War on Drugs” to curb narcotics in the city and district.
Key 2025-2026 Crackdown Highlights:
- Massive Operation in Raybag: In September 2025, police seized over 441 kg of illegal ganja in a single operation in Raybag, Belagavi district, resulting in arrests.
- Large-Scale Trafficking Ring Broken: In August 2025, Belagavi police busted a major drug syndicate, seizing 103 kg of ganja within two months and identifying it as a major supply route.
- Targeted City Operations: In August 2025, city police seized 50 kg of ganja, arresting six individuals involved in trafficking. Other operations saw nine suspects arrested for selling or consuming ganja near local landmarks like the Central Bus Stand.
- Drastic Measures and Arrests: As of January 2026, investigations include the arrest of a doctor after 134 grams of ganja was found in his residence.
- Crime Linkage: Police efforts have intensified following incidents of violence linked to narcotics, including a fatal fight between brothers over ganja in Nilaji village in January 2025.
Deportation and Legal Actions:
The searches indicate intensified efforts by police under the NDPS (Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances) Act, focusing on bringing in specialized teams, increasing vigilance, and conducting thorough investigations into the source of the drug supplies. The crackdown aims to break the supply chain affecting local youth.
