Wayanad (Kerala), May 3 (PTI) A man and a woman were held while transporting hybrid ganja in a BMW car in this north Kerala district, police said on Saturday.

The arrested duo was identified as K Fasal (24) and Shinsitha (23), two friends from neighbouring Kannur district, police added.

Also Read | Bank of Baroda Recruitment 2025: BOB Invites Applications for 500 Office Assistant Posts at bankofbaroda.in, Check Eligibility Criteria and Other Details.

According to Vellamunda Police, 20.8 grams of hybrid ganja, Rs 96,290 in cash, mobile phones, and their luxury car were seized from Mothakkara on Friday.

The arrests were made during a routine vehicle check.

Also Read | Union Bank SO Recruitment 2025: Application Open for 500 Specialist Officer Posts, Know How To Apply at unionbankofindia.co.in by May 20.

The ganja was found in two carry bags inside the car. The accused admitted to purchasing it from Bengaluru for both personal use and sale, police said.

Further investigation is underway.

(The above story is verified and authored by Press Trust of India (PTI) staff. PTI, India’s premier news agency, employs more than 400 journalists and 500 stringers to cover almost every district and small town in India.. The views appearing in the above post do not reflect the opinions of LatestLY)