Business Standard

11 quintals of ganja seized in Begusarai

Image

Press Trust of India Begusarai
The Special Task Force (STF) and district police today seized 11 quintals of ganja (Marijuana) worth over Rs one crore from a container truck and arrested two smugglers from Bihar's Begusarai district.

Acting on a tip off, the STF and district police in a joint operation intercepted the truck at Chiranjivipur village located near NH 28 within the limits of Bachhwara police station of the district and during a search, 11 quintals of ganja was recovered, Superintendent of Police Ranjit Kumar Mishra said.

The value of the seized contraband was worth over Rs one crore in international market, he said.
 

The truck had come to Begusarai from Tripura, the SP said adding, the Police were interrogating the two smugglers.

Disclaimer: No Business Standard Journalist was involved in creation of this content

Don't miss the most important news and views of the day. Get them on our Telegram channel

First Published: Mar 26 2017 | 9:22 PM IST

Explore News