Visakhapatnam: In a significant move to disrupt illegal cannabis operations, Deputy Inspector General (DIG) Gopinath Jatti of the Visakhapatnam Range convened a review meeting on Saturday to strategize asset-focused enforcement against Ganja traffickers and their financial backers.

The meeting, held at the Visakhapatnam Range Police Office, brought together police inspectors and legal advisors from five districts under the DIG’s jurisdiction. The discussion centered on identifying and confiscating assets linked to individuals involved in Ganja smuggling and those financing cannabis cultivation in the agency area.

DIG Jatti emphasized the importance of investigating properties acquired through illegal cannabis trade, noting that such assets are often concealed in various forms. He outlined a detailed action plan for range officers, including steps to trace and seize these illicitly acquired properties.

“Targeting the financial backbone of trafficking networks is crucial to dismantling their operations. By seizing their assets, we send a clear message that illegal activities will not go unpunished,” DIG Jatti stated.

He further directed officers to collaborate closely with legal teams to ensure thorough documentation and adherence to legal protocols during the seizure process. The focus will also extend to businessmen who financially support cannabis cultivation in remote agency areas.

This initiative marks a shift in strategy, moving beyond arrests to undermine the economic foundations of Ganja trafficking networks. The police aim to strengthen enforcement and bring greater accountability to those fueling the illegal trade.

The DIG called for enhanced coordination among district police units and stressed the need for sustained efforts to combat this growing menace effectively.

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