DRI seizes cannabis worth over Rs 2 crore, arrests one

One person was arrested and 1137 kg of cannabis worth Rs 2 crores was seized in Vijayawada on Sunday. The cannabis was seized while it was being transported illegally from Narsipatnam to Hyderabad under the cover of a bulk cargo of Phospho Gypsum.

Vijayawada: Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) on Sunday said it has arrested a man and seized 1137.30 kg of cannabis worth over Rs. 2 crores.

Acting on intelligence sources on May 24, a team of DRI officials intercepted a cargo vehicle carrying cannabis worth about Rs 2,27,46,000 in Vijayawada.

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After interrogating the driver, DRI learned that the ganja was being transported illegally from Narsipatnam to Hyderabad under the cover of a bulk cargo of Phospho Gypsum.

A case has been registered and further investigation is underway.