Canacona Police arrested a 29-year-old man near the Colomb mosque on January 19, 2026, for allegedly possessing suspected charas. Officials said the seized substance weighed 431 grams and was valued at approximately ₹4.31 lakh. The accused was taken into custody during a routine check in the area. A case has been registered under relevant sections of the NDPS Act. Police have stated that further investigation is underway to ascertain the source of the contraband and whether the accused has links to a larger drug network operating in the region.
