The Ri-Bhoi Police found and seized almost 500 kg of marijuana at Pahanmacoleiñ Toll Plaza in a district of Meghalaya.
They found 17 packets that contained drugs, costing up to a lakh in a truck with the registration number – CG 04 JD 3183.
The Police arrested Pratosh Patel who was the driver of the truck along with his helper Rakesh Patel. Both hail from Chattisgarh.
The police team intercepted the drugs consignment and were led by Oliver Massar, Deputy Superintendent of Police, A N Sangma, Byrnihat Police outpost in-charge, and P S Marwein, inspector of Sardar Circle.
According to the Police team, the truck was heading towards West Bengal when it was intercepted.
The news grabbed public attention when Meghalaya Police released a “punny” tweet.
Weed like to inform the general public that, of all the Essential items permitted in the times of #Corona, Marijuana ain't one of them.
Sorry for our bluntness, but that's just how we roll! 😎
Kudos to @RibhoiPolice for intercepting a Truck carrying 500 KGs of Marijuana. pic.twitter.com/bhgfvZO4S1
— Meghalaya Police (@MeghalayaPolice) July 17, 2020
The interrogation is in process as a case under Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act has been registered.
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