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Crime
Jabalpur Police Seize 871 kg of Cannabis Worth ₹4.35 Crore
✍️ Amar Ujala · Madhya Pradesh
🗓 31 Oct 2026, 10:36 PM
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In Jabalpur, police uncovered a 871‑kg cannabis shipment hidden behind paint cans, valued at about ₹4.35 crore, and arrested two suspects.
Police officers from a joint task force intercepted a large quantity of cannabis in Jabalpur on Thursday. The drug, weighing more than 871 kilograms, was concealed behind paint cans inside a container. The operation was carried out after intelligence indicated a large shipment was en route.
The seized material was found in a storage unit near a commercial area, where the paint cans served as a cover for the illicit goods. Security footage shows the containers being moved into the area by two men.
Following the seizure, authorities arrested two individuals believed to be involved in the trafficking. Both suspects were taken into custody and are awaiting further legal proceedings.
Police officials estimate the value of the confiscated cannabis at approximately ₹4.35 crore, based on current market rates. The seizure is part of a broader crackdown on drug trafficking in the region.
The seized material was found in a storage unit near a commercial area, where the paint cans served as a cover for the illicit goods. Security footage shows the containers being moved into the area by two men.
Following the seizure, authorities arrested two individuals believed to be involved in the trafficking. Both suspects were taken into custody and are awaiting further legal proceedings.
Police officials estimate the value of the confiscated cannabis at approximately ₹4.35 crore, based on current market rates. The seizure is part of a broader crackdown on drug trafficking in the region.