LUCKNOW, July 12 -- A 30-year-old man was arrested with over 21 kilograms of illegal marijuana and a vehicle allegedly used for smuggling during a joint operation by the Crime Branch and Madiaon police on Friday night, police said on Saturday.

The accused, identified as Avnish Kumar Verma, a resident of Sitapur district currently staying in Khargapur, Gomti Nagar, was nabbed near Bhithauli trisection under Madiaon police station limits. Police said Verma, who works as a telecom leader in a private company, was allegedly waiting to distribute the narcotics consignment.

Based on a tip-off, a team intercepted Verma near a white car. A search led to the recovery of 21.862 kg of marijuana and Rs.1,320 in cash from the vehicle, police stated ...