Pune Rural Police Seize 98 Kilograms of Cannabis, Arrest Four Individuals
Pune Rural Police arrested four individuals on Thursday while they were transporting 98 kilograms of cannabis from the old highway to Lonavala.
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According to the police, Inspector Ravindra Patil of Kamshet Police Station received a tip-off from a confidential informant about the cannabis being transported in a Verna car on the old highway from Maval jurisdiction. Acting on this information, police formed two teams and set up a trap.
A Verna car (MH 14GY0550) was intercepted near Taje village, and a search operation was conducted. During the search, police recovered 98 kilograms of cannabis valued at ₹48.5 lakh, along with three mobile phones worth ₹42,000 and the Verna car valued at ₹8 lakh. All items were seized.
A case has been registered at Kamshet Police Station under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act of 1985.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Sankalp Nasha Mukti Abhiyan?
The Sankalp Nasha Mukti Abhiyan is an initiative launched by the Pune Rural Police to combat drug addiction and abuse in the region.
How much cannabis was seized by the police?
The police seized 98 kilograms of cannabis valued at ₹48.5 lakh.
How many cases have been registered under the NDPS Act in the past year?
The police have registered 71 cases under the NDPS Act in the past year.
How many individuals have been arrested under the NDPS Act in the past year?
The police have arrested 102 individuals under the NDPS Act in the past year.
What is the value of the drugs seized by the police in the past year?
The police have seized drugs valued at ₹1.98 crore in the past year.
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