Madhya Pradesh Police Seize Over ₹2 Crore Worth of Ganja in Major Crackdown

Major Operation Uncovers Large-Scale Ganja Cultivation and Trade

The Madhya Pradesh Police have achieved a significant success in their ongoing crackdown against illegal narcotic substances. Over the past two days, coordinated raids in four districts – Dhar, Ratlam, Khargone, and Sidhi – have led to the seizure of cannabis plants and finished product valued at over ₹2 crore.

The operation resulted in the confiscation of a total of 2,083 cannabis plants, weighing 1,842.307 kilograms, along with 22 kilograms of processed ganja. Several individuals have been arrested in connection with these cases, highlighting the extensive cultivation and illegal trade of narcotics prevalent in various parts of the state, which the police have now curbed.

Over ₹1.5 Crore of Ganja Seized in Dhar District

In Dhar district, police conducted effective operations in three different police station areas, seizing a total of 1,121 cannabis plants weighing 1,356.777 kilograms. The estimated value of these plants has been assessed at over ₹1 crore 55 lakh 68 thousand 700.

Specifically, Tanda Police seized 855 plants (900.77 kg, valued at ₹90,07,700) from a cotton field in village Pura. Meanwhile, Dahi Police recovered 206 plants (406.74 kg, valued at ₹61,11,000) from village Bodgaon. Additionally, Dhamnod Police seized 60 plants (49.267 kg, valued at ₹4,50,000) from a pigeon pea field in Ginawapur, village Kachhwaniya. Cases have been registered under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act for all these incidents, and further investigation is underway.

Significant Seizures in Ratlam and Khargone

In Ratlam district, Shivgarh Police, acting on a tip-off, seized 880 cannabis plants from a field in village Gunja. These plants weighed 280.65 kilograms and are estimated to be worth ₹28,06,500. A case has been registered against the accused under the NDPS Act.

Similarly, in Khargone district, Bhikangaon Police exposed an illegal cannabis cultivation hidden amidst cotton and chili crops in village Badchha. Police seized 82 green plants (204.88 kg, valued at ₹20,00,000) from the spot and arrested one accused.

22 Kilograms of Ganja Recovered in Sidhi, Operation 'Prahar 2.0' Continues

Under their ongoing operation “Prahar 2.0”, Sidhi Police confiscated 22 kilograms of ganja during a raid in village Vijaypur, with an estimated value of ₹2,20,000. One accused has been arrested in this case, and action has been initiated under the NDPS Act.

The police are now conducting intensive investigations to trace the source of the seized ganja and identify other individuals involved in the illegal trade. They are committed to taking strict legal action against all those found involved in such illicit activities.

Police Appeal Against Illegal Narcotics Trade

The Madhya Pradesh Police have declared this success as part of their comprehensive campaign against illegal narcotics. The police have reiterated that operations against the illegal cultivation, production, storage, sale, and smuggling of narcotic drugs will continue relentlessly.

The police have also urged the general public to immediately report any information regarding illegal cultivation of narcotic substances or related trade to the local police. The authorities are committed to taking stringent legal action against individuals engaged in such illegal activities.