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Crime
Two Andhra Pradesh Men Arrested in Dholpur with 261 kg of Cannabis
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 18 Oct 2026, 09:32 AM
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Police in Dholpur, Rajasthan, have detained two men from Andhra Pradesh after discovering 261 kilograms of cannabis in their possession. The arrest is part of a larger crackdown on drug trafficking.
Police in Dholpur, Rajasthan, arrested two men from Andhra Pradesh on Thursday after a raid on a warehouse in the city. The officers seized 261 kilograms of cannabis, a quantity that could supply the market for several months.
The men, whose identities have not yet been released, were reportedly traveling from Andhra Pradesh to transport the drug to northern markets. Investigators say the shipment was part of a larger network that has been under surveillance.
The arrest follows a series of operations across Rajasthan aimed at curbing the influx of illicit drugs. Authorities have pledged to pursue all individuals involved in the supply chain.
The two suspects are currently in custody at the Dholpur police station, where they are expected to face charges under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act.
The men, whose identities have not yet been released, were reportedly traveling from Andhra Pradesh to transport the drug to northern markets. Investigators say the shipment was part of a larger network that has been under surveillance.
The arrest follows a series of operations across Rajasthan aimed at curbing the influx of illicit drugs. Authorities have pledged to pursue all individuals involved in the supply chain.
The two suspects are currently in custody at the Dholpur police station, where they are expected to face charges under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act.