India, Nov. 22 -- Officials reportedly seized 123 grams of marijuana or ganja and dozens of cigarettes during a crackdown on narcotics at the central prison in Karnataka's Shivamogga.

The incident occurred when an auto driver, claiming to deliver banana sacks on the instructions of the prison canteen, arrived at the jail on Friday.

During a routine check by security personnel, it was found that the banana sacks had been carefully slit open. The packets of marijuana and cigarettes, wrapped in gum tape, were discovered in the bananas, according to a report by NDTV.

While prison officials were investigating this first smuggling attempt, a second incident came to light.

An SDA staff member reporting for duty was found carrying 170 grams o...