Mandya, Jan. 20 -- In a major operation, Pandavapura Police seized 10.165 kg of dry ganja (marijuana), valued at Rs. 5 lakh, and arrested three men for allegedly attempting to sell the contraband.

The accused were caught while trying to sell the ganja from a Swift Dzire car (KA-11-D-1000) parked on vacant land at Bittanayakanahalli village.

Those arrested have been identified as H.G. Gautam (25) and H.K. Rakshit (26), both residents of Hiremarali village & M. Manoj (25) of Madehnahalli village.

Police also seized three mobile phones and the car used in the crime. Another accused, Madhu, a resident of Hosur in Pandavapura taluk, managed to escape and is currently absconding. Efforts are on to trace him.

The raid was conducted in the pr...