Andhra Pradesh destroys 20,876 kg of ganja worth ₹20 crore in Anakapalli

Authorities in Anakapalli destroyed 20,876 kg of ganja valued at ₹20 crore, marking significant progress in eliminating illicit drug cultivation from the region. According to officials, ganja farming in ASR district, which covered 7,515 acres in 2021-22, has been entirely wiped out by January 2026.

The successful eradication was achieved through drone surveillance operations and promoting alternative crops among farmers. The crackdown represents a major anti-narcotics effort in the state.