Maha: Gadchiroli Police seize 240 kg ganja worth Rs 1.20 crore, 8 arrested

Gadchiroli, Nov 3 (UNI) Gadchiroli police have seized 240 kg of ganja, worth approximately Rs 1.20 crore, and arrested eight persons in a major crackdown on drug trafficking in the district, police said today. The operation was jointly conducted by the Local Crime Branch (LCB) and Gatta police on October 31, when the consignment was allegedly being transported from Odisha to Beed district. According to police, the operation began with the interception of an SUV carrying three persons. During questioning, police suspected that the vehicle was escorting another vehicle transporting narcotics. Further investigation revealed that a pickup vehicle carrying ganja…