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Police seize 627 cannabis plants in Badwani, Madhya Pradesh, valued at ₹58.6 lakh
✍️ Amar Ujala · Madhya Pradesh
🗓 12 Nov 2026, 08:32 PM
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Madhya Pradesh police confiscated 627 cannabis plants weighing 586 kg in Badwani district, estimating their value at ₹58.6 lakh, and arrested one suspect.
The law‑enforcement team in Badwani district, Madhya Pradesh, conducted a raid on a farm located at the edge of a forest where cannabis was being cultivated illegally. Officers recovered a total of 627 mature cannabis plants, which together weighed approximately 586 kilograms.
Based on market assessments, the seized cannabis was valued at about ₹58.6 lakh. The operation also led to the detention of one individual identified as a suspect in the illegal cultivation.
Police officials said the seizure underscores their ongoing efforts to curb drug‑related activities in the state. The case is currently under investigation, and further legal action will be pursued against those involved.
Based on market assessments, the seized cannabis was valued at about ₹58.6 lakh. The operation also led to the detention of one individual identified as a suspect in the illegal cultivation.
Police officials said the seizure underscores their ongoing efforts to curb drug‑related activities in the state. The case is currently under investigation, and further legal action will be pursued against those involved.