<p>In a major anti-narcotics operation, <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/news/india-news/article/uttar-pradesh-major-drug-racket-busted-in-agra-ganja-worth-rs-1-5-crore-seized-three-held-23540107" rel="nofollow">Uttar Pradesh police in Kanpur seized approximately six quintals of ganja</a> and arrested a gang of drug smugglers, officials said on Tuesday.&nbsp;</p>
<p>According to IANS, the contraband recovered by authorities is estimated to be worth around Rs 10 crore in the illegal market.</p>
<p>The seizure was made in a coordinated operation carried out by the Crime Branch and the West Zone Police, which intercepted a truck allegedly being used to transport the narcotic substance.&nbsp;</p>
<h2>Consignment was intended to be distributed across Kanpur</h2>
<p>According to officials, the consignment was intended for distribution in Kanpur and several neighbouring districts. Police, while briefing about the seizures, said that the operation was a significant success in their ongoing campaign against narcotics trafficking.&nbsp;</p>
<p>During the raid, officers recovered the entire consignment and took into custody members of the alleged smuggling network involved in transporting and distributing the contraband.</p>
<h2>Authorities determining the origin of contraband</h2>
<p>Investigators are now examining the supply chain and attempting to determine the<a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/mumbai-police-arrest-three-with-ganja-worth-rs-18-5-lakh-in-malwani-23623519" rel="nofollow"> origin of the seized ganja</a>, as well as identifying other individuals who may be linked to the trafficking network, according to IANS.&nbsp;</p>
<p>Officials believe the recovered consignment was part of a larger distribution operation spanning multiple districts.</p>
<p>The latest seizure comes only days after another major breakthrough by law enforcement agencies in Uttar Pradesh.&nbsp;</p>
<h2>NCB dismantles major drug trafficking network; seizes 406 kg of ganja</h2>
<p>In a joint operation conducted by the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) and the Uttar Pradesh Special Task Force in Deoria district, authorities dismantled a major ganja trafficking network.</p>
<p>During that operation, officials seized 406.8 kilograms of ganja and arrested four individuals allegedly involved in drug trafficking activities.&nbsp;</p>
<p>The Kanpur seizure also follows another major anti-drug action carried out earlier this week under the Uttar Pradesh Police&rsquo;s ongoing anti-narcotics campaign known as &ldquo;Operation Dahan&rdquo;.</p>
<h2>A total of 1,300 kg of ganja worth Rs 6.5 crore seized under &lsquo;Operation Dahan&rsquo;</h2>
<p>As part of that initiative, approximately 13 quintals, or <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/news/india-news/article/ganja-worth-rs-6-2-crore-seized-in-madhya-pradesh-from-delhi-bound-truck-driver-held-23499766" rel="nofollow">1,300 kilograms, of ganja with an estimated value of Rs 6.50 crore</a> were destroyed at a brick kiln by a joint team of Handia Police and the Narcotics Task Force.&nbsp;</p>
<p>The destruction was carried out in the presence of a high-level committee after completion of the required legal formalities, according to IANS.&nbsp;</p>
<p>Officials said &ldquo;Operation Dahan&rdquo; is being conducted across the state under the direction of the Director General of Police, Uttar Pradesh, to target narcotics networks and ensure the destruction of seized illegal substances after due legal process.</p>
<p><strong>(With inputs from IANS)</strong></p>

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Uttar Pradesh Police seized around six quintals of ganja worth an estimated Rs 10 crore in Kanpur and arrested several alleged drug smugglers. The consignment was reportedly meant for distribution across Kanpur and nearby districts as officials probe the trafficking network

Uttar Pradesh: Police seize ganja worth Rs 10 crore in Kanpur

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