A total of 49 vehicles confiscated by the Madurai City Police in connection with ganja smuggling cases are set to go under the hammer on September 22.

According to officials, the auction will be conducted by the Narcotics Drugs Eradication Committee, under the leadership of the Madurai City Commissioner. The seized vehicles include two-wheelers, three-wheelers, and four-wheelers, which are currently stationed at the Madurai Armed Reserve Ground.

Prospective bidders will have the opportunity to inspect the vehicles before the auction. To participate, they are required to submit an Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) of:

• ₹5,000 for two-wheelers

• ₹10,000 for three-wheelers and four-wheelers

The EMD must be paid on or before September 19.

Officials noted that the auction provides an opportunity for individuals and businesses to acquire used vehicles while also ensuring that assets linked to criminal activities are repurposed through legal channels.