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Crime
Man seized with cannabis worth ₹9.23 lakh at Rajkot railway station
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 08 Sep 2026, 09:40 AM
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Police at Rajkot station detained a man carrying cannabis estimated at ₹9.23 lakh.
Police officials at Rajkot railway station intercepted a man who was found in possession of cannabis valued at approximately ₹9.23 lakh. The substance was discovered during a routine check at the platform area.
According to the police, the seized cannabis was packed in multiple bundles, and its market value was calculated based on prevailing street prices. The individual was taken into custody for further interrogation and legal processing.
Authorities said the seizure underscores a broader effort to curb drug trafficking in Gujarat. The case will be forwarded to the district court, where the accused could face stringent penalties under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act.
According to the police, the seized cannabis was packed in multiple bundles, and its market value was calculated based on prevailing street prices. The individual was taken into custody for further interrogation and legal processing.
Authorities said the seizure underscores a broader effort to curb drug trafficking in Gujarat. The case will be forwarded to the district court, where the accused could face stringent penalties under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act.