India, April 15 -- The anti-narcotics squad of Pimpri-Chinchwad police on Friday arrested an externed criminal and seized 9 kilograms of ganja worth Rs.5.33 lakh from his possession.

Dighi police have arrested the accused identified as Bhaat Dashrath Waghmare, 39, from Rahu Pimpalgaon in Daund.

According to the police, the accused was externed from city limits due to his involvement in multiple criminal activities.

Head constables Vijay Daundkar and Ganesh Karpe intercepted the accused with a gunny bag moving in a suspicious manner on a motorcycle and later seized 9.478 kg of ganja worth Rs.5,33,900 from him.

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