Bhopal. With the aim of making the state drug-free, Madhya Pradesh Police is continuously taking effective action against illegal cultivation, smuggling and trade of drugs.
In the same sequence, in two separate operations in Vidisha and Dhar districts, the police have seized a total of 467.328 kg of ganja and green ganja plants. Their estimated price is Rs 1 crore 19 lakh 13 thousand.
Two accused have been arrested in both the cases. According to the information received from Police Headquarters, Bhopal on Tuesday, under the direction of Superintendent of Police Rohit Kashwani in Vidisha district, under Operation Clean Sweep, Police Station Kararia Chauraha took action in village Byochi and seized 104.14 kg of ganja.
Its estimated price is Rs 52 lakh. Based on the information received from the informer, the police team raided the spot and seized ganja and arrested one accused. A case has been registered against the accused under NDPS Act and investigation is being done.
Green marijuana plants seized in Dhar
Under Operation Prahar under the direction of District Superintendent of Police Dhar Sachin Sharma, Tanda police station exposed the illegal cultivation of ganja being done among the cotton fields in village Pura.
The police team seized 383 green ganja plants from the field, whose total weight was 363.188 kg and estimated value of Rs 67 lakh 13 thousand. One accused has been arrested and a case has been registered under the NDPS Act.
The accused is being interrogated regarding the source of ganja cultivation, possible supply and other involved persons.
It is noteworthy that as part of the ongoing campaigns against illegal drug trade by Madhya Pradesh Police, action is being taken against illegal cultivation, storage and smuggling in various districts of the state.
Along with taking action against the people involved in such illegal business, the police is also keeping special vigil on the cultivation and supply network of narcotics.