Three Arrested in Bhadohi, Uttar Pradesh for Cannabis Trafficking
Three held in UP's Bhadohi with ganja worth Rs 52 lakh
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Police in Bhadohi, Uttar Pradesh, arrested three individuals for trafficking cannabis worth approximately ₹52 lakh ($62,500 USD). The suspects, who procured the drugs from Odisha, were apprehended during a routine check on National Highway-19.
- 01Three suspects arrested for drug trafficking in Bhadohi, Uttar Pradesh.
- 02Police seized 103 kg of cannabis valued at ₹52 lakh ($62,500 USD).
- 03The cannabis was sourced from Odisha for distribution in Uttar Pradesh.
- 04A case has been registered against the accused under relevant laws.
- 05Further legal action is underway as investigations continue.
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On April 21, 2023, police in Bhadohi district, Uttar Pradesh, arrested three alleged drug traffickers and seized 103 kg of cannabis valued at ₹52 lakh ($62,500 USD). The arrests occurred during a routine check on National Highway-19 by a joint team from the Special Operations Group and local police. The suspects, identified as Harvinder Singh Yadav, Mohit Parashar, and Nilesh Lodhi, admitted to procuring cannabis at lower prices from Odisha for distribution across various districts in Uttar Pradesh. Following their arrest, a case was registered against them under relevant provisions, and further legal proceedings are in progress.
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The arrests highlight ongoing drug trafficking issues in Uttar Pradesh, which could lead to increased law enforcement efforts in the region.
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