Ganja worth Rs 6.32 lakh seized near Sakoli on NH-53; two men from Thane held

Police in Sakoli, Bhandara district, have foiled an attempt to smuggle ganja along National Highway 53. Laying a trap in front of the Highway Point dhaba at Chargaon Phata, they recovered 12 kg 656 grams of ganja from two trolley bags. The seized ganja is valued at Rs 6 lakh 32,800.

Police detained Sahil Sanjay Pawar (29) and Ram Maruti Sasane (35), both residents of Thane, at the spot.

Sakoli police had received a tip-off that two persons were coming to the area in front of the Highway Point dhaba at Chargaon Phata to sell ganja. After verifying the information, police posted a team at the spot. When the two suspects arrived, police took them into custody.

A case has been registered at Sakoli police station under the relevant sections of the law against narcotic substances. Similar action has been taken earlier as well. Police are now expected to find out where the seized ganja came from, to whom it was being taken for sale, and who else is behind the trade.

The action was carried out under the guidance of Superintendent of Police Nurul Hasan and Additional Superintendent of Police Nilesh More. Pauni Sub-Divisional Police Officer Jyotika Ingle, who holds additional charge of Sakoli, also guided the operation.