Bhopal, March 27 -- The Bhopal Crime Branch arrested two drug peddlers involved in Cannabis smuggling and seized 8 kg 350 grams of illegal drugs valued at approximately ?2 lakh. The operation was conducted in the Kohefiza police station area following a tip-off.
The accused were identified as Sachin Kuchbandiya (20) and Nikhil Jaiswal (22). Both were apprehended behind the VIP Guest House in Kohefiza while carrying backpacks filled with cannabis. Upon interrogation, the suspects admitted to owning the narcotics, leading to their arrest.
A case has been registered against them under Sections 8 and 20 of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act, and further investigation is underway.
According to the police, Sachin Kuchban...