Etawah Police Arrest Three Cannabis Smugglers, Large Quantity of Odisha Ganja Seized
Etawah, February 3, 2025: In a major crackdown on drug smuggling, Etawah police have arrested three cannabis smugglers and seized a large quantity of ganja originating from Odisha. The arrests were made during a joint operation conducted by the police, Special Operations Group (SOG), and the surveillance team based on intelligence inputs.
One Smuggler Has 13 Criminal Cases Against Him
Among the three arrested smugglers, one has a history of criminal activities with 13 cases already registered against him. According to Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Etawah, the contraband was first offloaded in Gorakhpur, where the smugglers also changed their vehicle to evade law enforcement.
More Names Under Investigation
During the interrogation, several other individuals involved in the smuggling network have come to light. Authorities have assured that strict action will be taken against all those connected to this illegal operation.
The case falls under the jurisdiction of the Basrehar police station, and further investigations are underway to dismantle the entire smuggling network.