GUWAHATI: Guwahati police seized nearly 31 kg of ganja after intercepting a vehicle following a chase on Wednesday, March 26.
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A team from Noonmati Police Station, assisted by the CRPF, tracked the vehicle based on technical analysis and attempted to stop it at Pathar Quarry Naka and Narengi.
The driver, Sohin Basumatary from Udalguri, tried to escape but was caught at No. 2 Mathgharia. Authorities recovered the contraband, packed in six plastic bags, and seized the vehicle.
In a separate raid, Dispur Police seized over 50 kg of ganja and ₹11,150 in cash from a hideout at Narakasur Pahar, Kahilipara.
The operation, based on intelligence inputs, led to the arrest of 29-year-old Shantanu Kar.
Legal action has been taken in both cases.