Delhi Crime Branch Seizes Over 100 kg of Marijuana, Arrests Two

The Delhi Crime Branch confiscated more than one quintal of marijuana and apprehended two interstate drug traffickers near Narela. Based on tips and surveillance, the suspects were caught with 120 kg of marijuana hidden in a truck from Odisha. Arrested individuals are Sahab Singh and Pradeep Kumar from Sonipat, Haryana.

In a significant bust, the Delhi Crime Branch seized over one quintal of marijuana and arrested two members of an interstate drug trafficking gang near Narela on Monday.

Acting on intelligence about a narcotics consignment in the Delhi-NCR area, the Crime Branch discovered that the drugs were being transported in a concealed truck compartment from Odisha. Surveillance of the suspects and a well-coordinated trap near Smriti Park, Sector A-1, led to the interception.

A total of 120 kg of marijuana was found in six plastic bags. The detained suspects, identified as Sahab Singh and Pradeep Kumar from Sonipat, Haryana, are now facing charges under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act. Further investigation is ongoing.

(With inputs from agencies.)