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Marijuana Worth Rs 1 Cr Seized In Assam, Two Held

This is the second major drug haul in the city in three d🍒ays by ꦏthe Guwahati Police.

More than 100 kgs of marijuana, valued at o🃏ver Rs 1 crore, was seized in Assam's largest city Guwahati on Saturday and two persons were arrested in this connection, police said.

This is the second major drug haul in the city in꧂ three days by the Guwahati Police.

"Actin🔜g on a tip-off, a police team intercepted a north India bound-truck in Jorabat area of the city and recovered 101 kg of marijuana hidden in the driver’s cabin. Two persons were arrested," a se🍸nior officer said.  

The goods vehicle was coming from Tripura, he said.  🅷             🅷                     

Taking to Twi💞tter, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said, "BIG HAUL! @GuwahatiPol intercepted a truck traveling (travelling) from a neighbouring state at Jorabat and seized 101 kgs of marijuana. Also apprehended tw🌸o accused. Well done team @assampolice."

Notably, 320 kgs of ganja, a narcotic substance, was recovered from a truck on Thursday and one person was held by the city police. Thꦗe contraband was valued at Rs 2 crore.

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