New Delhi, April 27 -- Malayalam film directors Khalid Rahman and Ashraf Hamza, along with another person, were apprehended by the Excise department in Kochi for possessing 1.6 grams of hybrid ganja (cannabis) during the wee hours of Sunday. They later managed to secure bail a few hours later, as reported by Mathrubhumi.The Excise Department conducted a raid at a flat near the Gosree Bridge in Kochi, leading to the arrest of cinematographer Sameer Thahir and Shalif Mohammed. The residence, which reportedly belonged to Thahir, was raided based on confidential information.

"We took the three into custody from a flat in Kochi and seized the hybrid ganja. A case is registered against them under sections 20(b) (II) A and 29 of the Narcotic Dr...