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Crime
Khargone Police Seize Cannabis Worth Over ₹4.17 Cr, Arrest 18 in 15‑Day Anti‑Narcotics Drive
✍️ Amar Ujala · Madhya Pradesh
🗓 11 Nov 2026, 08:15 PM
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In a 15‑day anti‑narcotics operation, Khargone police filed 17 NDPS cases, seized more than 4,000 cannabis plants and 20.6 kg of dried marijuana, and arrested 18 suspects, with the haul valued at over ₹4.17 crore.
Khargone police concluded a 15‑day anti‑narcotics drive that resulted in the registration of 17 cases under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act. The operation led to the seizure of 4,194 live cannabis plants and 20.6 kilograms of dried cannabis, assets that officials estimate to be worth more than ₹4.17 crore.
A total of 18 individuals were taken into custody during the sweep, each facing charges related to the cultivation, possession, and intended distribution of the narcotic substance. The arrests were carried out across multiple locations in and around Khargone, reflecting a coordinated effort by the district’s drug enforcement units.
Authorities said the bust underscores the police’s intensified focus on curbing illegal drug trade in Madhya Pradesh. The seized material will be handed over to the state’s forensic laboratory for further examination, and the accused will appear before the local court for trial.
The operation forms part of a broader state‑wide campaign to dismantle drug networks, with officials promising continued vigilance and swift legal action against those involved in narcotics offenses.
A total of 18 individuals were taken into custody during the sweep, each facing charges related to the cultivation, possession, and intended distribution of the narcotic substance. The arrests were carried out across multiple locations in and around Khargone, reflecting a coordinated effort by the district’s drug enforcement units.
Authorities said the bust underscores the police’s intensified focus on curbing illegal drug trade in Madhya Pradesh. The seized material will be handed over to the state’s forensic laboratory for further examination, and the accused will appear before the local court for trial.
The operation forms part of a broader state‑wide campaign to dismantle drug networks, with officials promising continued vigilance and swift legal action against those involved in narcotics offenses.