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title: "Kerala Court Hands 15-Year Sentences to Aluva Duo in Massive 141kg Drug Seizure case"
url: https://projectchintan.com/article/kerala-court-hands-15-year-sentences-to-aluva-duo-in-massive-141kg-drug-seizure--ktrww
publisher: Project Chintan
author: Project Chintan Newsroom
section: India
published: 2026-07-30T14:53:36.000Z
modified: 2026-07-30T16:01:38.874Z
language: en-IN
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# Kerala Court Hands 15-Year Sentences to Aluva Duo in Massive 141kg Drug Seizure case

The Thrissur District and Sessions Court has sentenced two men to 15 years for transporting a massive haul of ganja. The conviction follows a five-year legal process after police intercepted their vehicle on a national highway.

## Key takeaways

- Tomjith and Vincent from Aluva were sentenced to 15 years of rigorous imprisonment for narcotics trafficking.
- Police seized 141 kg of ganja on August 27, 2021, on National Highway 544 near Kodakara.
- The prosecution relied on 15 witnesses and 50 documents to prove the case under the NDPS Act.
- Both convicts must pay a fine of ₹1 lakh as part of the judgment by the Thrissur court.

## Judicial Verdict and Sentencing

Judge G.P. Jayakrishnan of the Thrissur Additional District and Sessions Court-III has delivered a heavy sentence against two individuals involved in a major narcotics trafficking operation. The court ordered Tomjith (31) of Keezhmad and Vincent (35) of Choondi to serve 15 years of rigorous imprisonment. In addition to the jail time, each convict must pay a fine of ₹1 lakh.

## The Kodakara Interdiction

The case dates back to August 27, 2021, when a specialized police unit disrupted the transport of illicit substances on National Highway 544. Acting on intelligence, a sub-division squad supervised by former Chalakudy Dy.SP C.R. Santhosh and Kodakara police officers intercepted a car near the Apollo Tyres facility in Perambra. Upon searching the vehicle, which was heading toward Chalakudy, law enforcement discovered 141 kg of ganja hidden within its chassis.

## Evidence and Legal Proceedings

To secure the conviction, the prosecution built a case focused on strict adherence to the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act. Key elements of the trial included: - Examination of 15 witnesses by the prosecution side. - Submission of nearly 50 documents to verify the chain of custody and the crime. - Verification of the contraband through chemical analysis after samples were taken before the Chalakudy Judicial Magistrate. The court's decision confirms the validity of the forensic evidence and the procedural conduct of the arresting officers during the initial seizure nearly five years ago.

Source: The Hindu — National

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Reported from: The Hindu — National