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Tripura Police Seize Rs 20 Lakh Worth Of Cannabis In Dhalai District

Tripura Police confiscated cannabis worth an estimated Rs 20 lakh in Dhalai District on Sunday. The seizure took place in the Kachucherra area under the Kamalapur sub-division.

Kamalpur Sub-divisional Police Officer (SDPO) Ayush Srivastava revealed that the operation was initiated following a tip-off from the Ambassa SDPO about a suspicious vehicle bearing the registration number TR-01BX-0381.

“We were alerted about the vehicle entering the Kamalapur sub-division, our team tracked it to Kachucherra, where we found it abandoned in a forested area.” Srivastava told reporters.

Upon searching the vehicle, police discovered 200 kg of cannabis hidden in its storage compartment. The driver had fled the scene before the authorities arrived.

Srivastava estimated the street value of the seized contraband at approximately Rs 20 lakh. “We have impounded the vehicle and are confident of apprehending the suspect soon,” he added.

The case has been registered under relevant sections of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act and further investigation is underway to uncover potential links to larger drug networks operating in the area.

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