Cannabis smuggling during the festive season: Four cunning smugglers arrested in Meerut

Muzaffarnagar: Four Alleged Cannabis Smugglers Arrested Ahead of Festive Season

With the demand for cannabis reportedly rising during the festive season and the expectation of earning substantial profits, Khala­par Police has arrested four accused from Meerut who were allegedly involved in drug trafficking. Police recovered 25 kg and 700 grams of illegal cannabis from their possession. The estimated value of the seized cannabis is approximately ₹3,85,500. Four mobile phones were also recovered from the accused.

Suspicious Men Apprehended During Police Patrolling

According to police, on November 6, Sub-Inspector Asgar Ali was conducting checking and patrolling in the area along with a police team. During the operation, four suspicious individuals carrying bags were spotted in a lane behind Shardेन School, on the route from Meerut Road towards Garhabagh. Upon noticing the police, they turned around and attempted to leave hurriedly. Suspecting their activities, the police team intercepted and apprehended all four individuals.

Accused Identified, 25.7 Kg Cannabis Recovered

City Circle Officer Siddharth K. Mishra stated that the arrested accused have been identified as Talib, son of Anwar; Anwar, son of Hakimuddin; Irshan, son of Irfan; and Shahzad, son of Ilyas. All four are residents of Sindhawali village under the Kankarkhera Police Station area of Meerut. During the search, police recovered a total of 25 kg and 700 grams of cannabis from their four bags, along with four mobile phones. According to police, during interrogation, the accused revealed that they had purchased the cannabis from Harish, a resident of Uttarakhand. They allegedly stated that the increased demand for cannabis during the festive season had led them to expect substantial profits from its sale. They were reportedly transporting the cannabis for this purpose.

Reported by: Rohit