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Andhra Pradesh police seizes 675 kg of cannabis

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Published : Sep 17, 2020, 5:35 AM IST

Andhra Pradesh police seizes 675 kg of cannabis
Andhra Pradesh police seizes 675 kg of cannabis

In a major crackdown, the Andhra Pradesh police seized 675 kg of cannabis from a lorry. This huge amount of cannabis was being transported from Andhra Pradesh to Odisha. The police have launched an operation to nab the culprits.

Vizianagram (Andhra Pradesh): The police seized 675 kg of cannabis that was allegedly being transported in a lorry from Andhra Pradesh to Odisha.

While searching the vehicle, the police found a huge amount of cannabis that was apparently stored in a hidden cabin.

Andhra Pradesh police seizes 675 kg of cannabis

Speaking to media, Ch Lakshmana Rao Parvatipuram Circle Inspector, said, "The road was blocked due to rain, which led to a traffic jam at Kodupam bridge. Our police personnel were clearing the traffic when they found a lorry on the road. After checking it, we found the vehicle in an abandoned condition. They took it to the police station."

Cannabis was being transported from Andhra Pradesh to Odisha
Cannabis was being transported from Andhra Pradesh to Odisha

"Later while checking, we found a hidden cabin in which 675 KG of cannabis was stored. The lorry had West Bengal number plate on it. The probe is on and we will catch the culprits soon," he added.


(ANI Report)

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