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Chandigarh, March 30 – In continuation of a drive against drug peddling, Haryana Police’s Special Task Force (STF) has seized 5 Quintals and 35 kilograms of ganja (marijuana) from a canter in Sonipat district. Two accused of transporting the contraband were also arrested.
Sharing the information here today, a Haryana Police spokesperson informed that a team of STF Gurugram while being in Rai region got input about illegal transportation of drugs in a canter in the area. On receiving input, the team intercepted a canter and apprehended two persons. A search of the vehicle led to the recovery of a whopping 5 quintals and 35 kilograms of ganja.
The arrested accused were identified as driver Balkishan alias Bala and co-driver Ramphal, both residents of Chulkana district Panipat.
The initial probe reveals that both accused were smuggling the contraband substance from Bihar for supply in Punjab.
A case under NDPS Act had been registered against the accused. Police were trying to identify the other members of the racket and further investigation is on.
On March 29, Police had also seized over 9 Quintals 56 kg of ganja being smuggled from Andhra Pradesh from a truck, destined to Nuh district.
