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Crime
Police seize 90 kg of cannabis hidden in ambulance during routine check
✍️ India Today
🗓 24 Aug 2026, 04:32 AM
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During a routine inspection, police stopped an ambulance and uncovered a concealed 90‑kilogram stash of cannabis.
Authorities reported that a routine traffic check led to the stopping of an ambulance, during which officers discovered a large quantity of cannabis concealed inside the vehicle. The seized narcotic weighed approximately 90 kilograms, according to the police statement.
Investigators said the discovery points to an attempt to use a medical transport vehicle for illicit drug movement, a tactic that has raised concerns among law‑enforcement agencies. The case is being handed over to the narcotics control wing for further inquiry, and the ambulance driver has been detained for questioning.
The seizure adds to a series of recent drug busts across the country, underscoring the challenges faced by police in curbing the flow of illegal substances. Officials indicated that additional actions will be taken to strengthen inspections of commercial and emergency vehicles to prevent similar attempts in the future.
Investigators said the discovery points to an attempt to use a medical transport vehicle for illicit drug movement, a tactic that has raised concerns among law‑enforcement agencies. The case is being handed over to the narcotics control wing for further inquiry, and the ambulance driver has been detained for questioning.
The seizure adds to a series of recent drug busts across the country, underscoring the challenges faced by police in curbing the flow of illegal substances. Officials indicated that additional actions will be taken to strengthen inspections of commercial and emergency vehicles to prevent similar attempts in the future.