The Karnataka police unearthed a 4-acre marijuana farm in Chitradurga district and seized 9,872 kgs of marijuana worth Rs 4.2 crore. Three persons were also arrested in connection with the case, however, the main accused Rudresh, who was cultivating marijuana on the land, is yet to be arrested.

The Rampura police had received a call from one of the locals, informing that they have seen cannabis plants being cultivated. Following the call, a constable was sent to check. The locals took the constable to the plot and the police found that the entire plot had cannabis plants growing up to 4 feet.