Major Drug Bust: 210 kg of Cannabis Seized in Mumbai, Four Arrested
210 kg cannabis worth ₹20 crore seized; NCB nabs 4 in inter-state drug racket
Hindustan Times
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The Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) has dismantled an inter-state drug trafficking racket in India, seizing 210 kg of cannabis valued at ₹20 crore ($2.4 million USD) and arresting four individuals, including two masterminds. The operation highlights ongoing efforts to combat drug trafficking between Odisha and Maharashtra.
- 01210 kg of cannabis seized, worth ₹20 crore ($2.4 million USD).
- 02Four individuals arrested, including two alleged masterminds.
- 03Cannabis sourced from Sambalpur, Odisha, intended for distribution in Maharashtra.
- 04Network regularly transported 200-500 kg of ganja weekly.
- 05Operation reflects NCB's commitment to dismantling organized drug syndicates.
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In a significant operation, the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) has seized 210 kg of high-grade cannabis (ganja) valued at ₹20 crore ($2.4 million USD) during a crackdown on an inter-state drug trafficking network. The operation took place in Nagpur, Maharashtra, where officials intercepted a truck registered in West Bengal carrying the contraband hidden under metal sheets. Four individuals were arrested, including two alleged masterminds, identified as Patil and Verma, who coordinated the drug distribution. The cannabis was reportedly sourced from Sambalpur in Odisha, a known hub for illicit ganja production, and was intended for sale in major cities like Mumbai, Pune, and Nashik. The NCB's investigation revealed that the network regularly transported between 200 to 500 kg of cannabis weekly from Odisha to Maharashtra. This operation is part of the NCB's ongoing efforts to dismantle organized drug syndicates and target habitual offenders in the narcotics trade.
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This operation disrupts the supply chain of illegal drugs in Maharashtra, potentially reducing availability and sales in local markets.
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