CHENNAI: A special court for trial of cases under the NDPS (Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances) Act has sentenced a couple to 10 years rigorous imprisonment after finding them guilty of smuggling and peddling ganja in the city.
The couple were arrested by the Thuraipakkam police two years ago after they were caught in possession of 23kg of ganja.
According to the prosecution, P Chidamabaram and C Nagajothi were found in possession of 23kg of ganja on Choolaimanagar Main Road after they were intercepted on September 21, 2019, based on a tip. The two were produced before a magistrate and remanded in judicial custody.
Despite arguments by the defendants’ counsel to disprove the case, additional district judge V Thenmozhe, after going through the submitted evidence and arguments, held the duo guilty under sections of the NDPS Act and sentenced them to 10 years rigorous imprisonment on two counts, to be served concurrently.
The court also slapped a fine of Rs 1 lakh each on the two. If they fail to pay the fine, they are to serve six more months in prison.