Muzaffarnagar: Two vicious smugglers who were supplying ganja in Muzaffarnagar have been arrested by the city Kotwali police. 5 kg 550 grams of ganja has been recovered from both of them. The accused used to purchase ganja from Meerut and supply it in Muzaffarnagar. Drugs were also supplied to the youth who were in contact with them. The police have registered a case against both of them under the NDPS Act and sent them to jail at around 3 pm on Sunday.
Two smugglers arrested during checking near Kali River bridge
On the basis of an accurate information, Kotwali Nagar Police caught both of them during checking near Kali River Bridge on 12 Charthawal-Nyajupura road late night on 31st October. The arrested accused have been identified as Abdul Mannan son of Sarfaraz resident of Khadarwala, police station Khalapar and Javed alias Allu son of Ikram resident of Kassawan, police station Khalapar. Abdul Mannan's age is stated to be 29 years and Javed alias Allu's age is stated to be 25 years.
A total of 5.55 kg ganja recovered from both the accused
According to excise post in-charge Shashi Kapoor, 2 kg 50 grams of ganja was recovered from Abdul Mannan and 3 kg 500 grams of ganja was recovered from Javed alias Allu. He told that there is mention of earlier cases being registered against Javed alias Allu under Excise Act and Arms Act. These include two cases of 2016 in Jansath police station and Arms Act cases of 2017 and 2023 in Kotwali Nagar police station.
Used to bring ganja from Meerut and supply it in Muzaffarnagar.
Police claim that both the smugglers used to buy ganja from Meerut and supply it in Muzaffarnagar. The matter of intoxicating the youth and providing them marijuana has also come to light. However, detailed information regarding the supply network, purchase of ganja and its reach to the youth will become clear only after investigation.
The investigation of the case was handed over to Sub-Inspector Devpal Singh.
The investigation of the case has been handed over to Sub-Inspector Devpal Singh. According to the police, necessary legal action is being taken against both the accused.
Reported By: ROHIT