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The officials also seized 20 grams of cannabis from Shambhurangan's possession.
Excise officials said the ganja, sourced from a Pappanamcode native, Haridas, would then be sold in small packets to school and college students.
The accused, Abubacker Siddiqui, is a native of Karadka panchayat, Adhur, in Kasaragod.
Kollasseriyil Jinse Varghese, 38, a native of Payyampalli, an autorickshaw driver in Mananthavadi town, has been arrested in connection with the case.
The deceased was Suhair, son of Shamsu from Vallapuzha.
The contraband was kept hidden in two backpack bags carried by the youth. The substance is valued at around Rs 1.62 lakh.
The Excise Commissioner's action is for aiding and abetting to file a false case.
A three-man gang led by an Excise officer was arrested with drugs, including MDMA from Anchal.
The government had started the anti-drug campaign on October 6 and the first phase will conclude on November 1.
As per Excise officials, Jithin (accused) is part of a racket that delivers ganja to peddlers in Adoor and surrounding areas.
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