TWO ARRESTED WITH 74 KG OF CANNABIS

TWO ARRESTED WITH 74 KG OF CANNABIS

7-OCT-ENG 1

RAJIV NAYAN AGRAWAL

BHABHUA--------------------------Acting against narcotics smuggling, the Chainpur police in the district have seized 78.400 kg of cannabis. Two accused were arrested at the scene. During the operation, ₹46,590 in cash and a motorcycle were also confiscated. According to the police, a tip-off was received regarding a stash of cannabis hidden for sale in the fields (sivan) about 300 meters from Baghela village under the Chainpur police station area. After verifying the information, a police team led by Bhabua SDPO Omprakash conducted a raid. Upon reaching the spot, the team found two individuals sitting near a large black tarpaulin under a tree. They attempted to flee upon seeing the police but were chased down and apprehended. A search revealed ₹46,500 in the possession of one accused and ₹90 with the other. A subsequent search of the tarpaulin uncovered 78.400 kg of cannabis hidden beneath it. The arrested individuals have been identified as Mantu Chaurasia (son of Ravindra Chaurasia, resident of Panapur Dharmpur village, Bidupur police station area, Vaishali district) and Ghanshyam Singh (son of Ram Sanehi Singh, resident of Baghela village, Chainpur police station area). The police have seized the cannabis, cash, and motorcycle, and arrested both accused. Investigations are now underway to determine the source of the cannabis and its intended destination. Further action in the case is ongoing.