Kozhikode: Pantheerankavu Police on Thursday arrested a private bus driver for smoking ganja from his driver seat at the Perumanna bus stand in Kozhikode. 

The accused, Faijas (33), was inside the parked bus 'Road King' (KL-57 J-1744) by the police patrolling team from the Pantheerankavu station. The cops confiscated the bus and recommended suspending his driving licence to the motor vehicle department. 

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The cops patrolling the bus stand saw suspicious activity from the driver. Upon questioning him, they seized a half-smoked blunt.

The Kozhikode city police have increased inspections in bus stands to catch drug use while driving. The police cautioned that violators would face severe penalties, including licence suspension.

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