MP Police Campaign Against Narcotics: Ganja Worth ₹5.89 Crore Seized

MP Police Campaign Against Narcotics: Ganja Worth ₹5.89 Crore Seized

Under the leadership of Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav and the guidance of Director General of Police Mr. Kailash Makwana, Madhya Pradesh Police are conducting a robust and effective campaign against illegal narcotics across the state. In a significant development, police have exposed illegal cannabis cultivation across eight different farms in the Neemuch and Dhar districts.

During this extensive operation, over 34 quintals of green cannabis plants were seized, with an estimated value of ₹5 crore 89 lakh 49 thousand. A total of eight cases have been registered in both districts under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act. This action was carried out using drone technology and intensive ground-level search operations, with joint police teams playing a crucial role in curbing the cultivation, smuggling, and trade of narcotics within the state.

2.79 Crore Worth of Cannabis Plants Recovered in Neemuch

In Neemuch district, under the direction of Superintendent of Police Mr. Rajesh Vyas, police teams from Kukdeshwar, Manasa, and Rampura police stations collaborated on an operation on October 16. Following aerial surveillance of suspected areas via drone, the teams conducted physical searches upon arrival at the locations.

During the search, illegal cannabis was found being cultivated in four separate farms, concealed behind high stone walls and amidst maize crops. The police promptly seized 51,000 green cannabis plants, weighing a total of 27.95 quintals. The estimated value of these plants is ₹2 crore 79 lakh 50 thousand. Four cases have been registered under the NDPS Act against the respective landowners and illegal occupants.

Large Haul Seized in Dhar Under 'Operation Prahar'

In Dhar district, under the leadership of Superintendent of Police Mr. Sachin Sharma, a special campaign against narcotics, 'Operation Prahar', is underway. In line with this, Manawar Police, acting on information from an informant on October 16, conducted operations with three separate teams in the Boharla village and Chowki Umban area.

These teams seized 1,223 green cannabis plants being grown between cotton and pigeon pea crops, weighing 1,621.98 kilograms. The estimated value of these plants is approximately ₹2 crore 43 lakh. Three cases have been registered in this regard under the NDPS Act. Furthermore, another significant seizure was made in Dhar district under 'Operation Prahar'.

On October 17, a team from Bag police station and Dehri police outpost uncovered illegal cannabis cultivation in a farm located in Baklyapura village Kaneri. Acting on a tip-off, the police team searched the farm and found 586 green cannabis plants being grown amidst cotton crops. These plants weighed 446.6 kilograms and were valued at an estimated ₹66 lakh 99 thousand. A case has been registered against the accused under the NDPS Act at Bag police station, and an investigation has commenced. Thus, under 'Operation Prahar' in Dhar district, a total of 1809 green cannabis plants, weighing 2068.58 kilograms and valued at ₹3 crore 9 lakh, have been seized.

Action Against Narcotics Will Continue

Madhya Pradesh Police have made it clear that actions to curb the illegal cultivation, storage, transportation, and smuggling of narcotics in the state will continue unabated. Suspicious activities are being closely monitored using drone technology in remote and forest areas, alongside direct search operations by police forces.

Strict legal action is being ensured against individuals involved in the narcotics trade. The police department has also appealed to the general public to report any information regarding illegal cannabis cultivation, smuggling, or any other unlawful activities to their nearest police station or police control room. Cooperation from the public is requested to make this nationwide campaign against narcotics successful.