Nagpur Police Arrests Man with Nearly 5kg of Ganja
A 33-year-old man was apprehended in Nagpur with almost 5 kg of ganja valued at over Rs 1.36 lakh during a police patrol.
Akash Shrivas, 33, arrested with 4.947 kg of ganja.
The total value of seized items is Rs 1,36,160.
Police are investigating the supply chain linked to the arrest.
In a late-night operation on Wednesday, Kalamna police in Nagpur apprehended a 33-year-old man, Akash Shrivas, after discovering nearly 5 kg of ganja in his possession. The arrest occurred under the Chikhali bridge, where police noticed Shrivas acting suspiciously while carrying a college bag and a plastic bag.
Upon stopping him for questioning, officers conducted a search in line with the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act. This search reportedly uncovered 4 kg 947 grams of ganja hidden within the plastic bag. Additionally, police seized a mobile phone and Rs 610 in cash, bringing the total estimated value of the confiscated items to Rs 1,36,160.
During the interrogation, Shrivas allegedly disclosed that he had procured the ganja from an accomplice named Yash, also known as Viju Bemal, who resides in the Kesinga area of Kantabanji, Odisha. Authorities suspect that Shrivas was in the process of transporting the illegal substance and are currently investigating the broader supply chain associated with this case.
A formal case has been filed against Shrivas under the relevant sections of the NDPS Act. He is now in custody, and police are actively working to trace the alleged supplier and ascertain if there are additional individuals involved in this operation.
As the investigation unfolds, law enforcement aims to dismantle the network behind the drug trafficking, emphasizing their commitment to curbing illegal narcotics in the region.
