As part of Nesha Mukt Tripura drive, Dhalai District Police made major achievement against drug trafficking today as the police have seized cannabis of Rs 10 lakh and arrested one person.
A Press Release from Tripura Police said based on specific inputs today at about 11.00 AM Sub-Divisional Police Officer Ambassa, Officer -In-Charge, Ganganagar Police Station along with other officers & staff detained one suspected numberless vehicle (4 wheeler, TATA Nexon) at 13 mile, Purnajoy Para under Ganganagar Police Station.
During search total 203 Kg dry ganja was recovered. Estimated market value of recovered contraband is more than 10 lakh.
Accordingly, police seized the same including the offending vehicle and also arrested the driver of the vehicle namely Sri Akash Das (19) under PR Bari Police Station. A specific case under NDPS Act is being registered in this regard for further legal steps.
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