Koparkhiarane: The city police arrested a 30-year-old woman for allegedly possessing and attempting to sell ganja near Koparkhairane railway station during a patrolling operation on May 15 afternoon. Police seized 258 grams of marijuana valued at approximately Rs 15,000 from her possession.

According to police officials, the action was carried out around 12:50 pm on May 15 by a special patrol team from Koparkhairane police station. During routine surveillance near a tin shed close to the parking area on the western side of the railway station, officers noticed a woman acting suspiciously.

With the assistance of female police personnel, the suspect was detained and searched on the spot. During the inspection of a blue-and-white cloth bag carried by her, police discovered a greenish-black substance with a strong smell. Subsequent examination confirmed it to be ganja weighing 258 grams.

Police also recovered four transparent plastic pouches allegedly intended for packaging and retail distribution of the narcotic substance.

The accused was identified as Ushabai Sawant Kale, a native of Kalamb in Dharashiv district, who had been temporarily staying near the railway station parking area. During preliminary questioning, she allegedly admitted that the contraband was meant for sale in the Koparkhairane locality.

Based on a complaint filed by Woman Police Head Constable Swapnaja Nitin Mhatre, police registered an FIR under relevant sections of the NDPS Act.