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Crime
Police seize 871 kg of cannabis worth Rs 4.35 crore hidden in paint cans in Jabalpur
✍️ Amar Ujala · Madhya Pradesh
🗓 31 Oct 2026, 09:45 PM
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A joint police team in Jabalpur intercepted a shipment of over 871 kg of cannabis concealed in paint containers, valuing approximately Rs 4.35 crore, and arrested two suspects.
Jabalpur police, acting in coordination with other law‑enforcement agencies, stopped a container that was being used to transport more than 871 kilograms of cannabis. The narcotics were hidden inside paint cans, a method intended to evade detection during transit.
Preliminary valuation of the seized marijuana places its market worth at roughly Rs 4.35 crore. The authorities seized the entire consignment and have launched an investigation into the supply chain and the intended destination of the drugs.
Two individuals directly involved in the operation were taken into custody at the scene. They are currently being interrogated, and further arrests are expected as the probe expands.
The seizure underscores the growing sophistication of drug‑smuggling networks in central India and highlights the vigilance of the police force in curbing illegal narcotics trafficking.
Preliminary valuation of the seized marijuana places its market worth at roughly Rs 4.35 crore. The authorities seized the entire consignment and have launched an investigation into the supply chain and the intended destination of the drugs.
Two individuals directly involved in the operation were taken into custody at the scene. They are currently being interrogated, and further arrests are expected as the probe expands.
The seizure underscores the growing sophistication of drug‑smuggling networks in central India and highlights the vigilance of the police force in curbing illegal narcotics trafficking.