cannabis
- Middle East
Morocco foils smuggling of cannabis hidden in marble blocks
Rabat: Moroccan police have foiled an attempt to smuggle 8.99 tonnes of cannabis near Casablanca, the police said in a statement. The operation occurred at a warehouse located in the village of…
- Andhra Pradesh
Andhra Pradesh: 150 acres of ganja fields destroyed by officials
Visakhapatnam: As many as 150 acres of ganja fields were destroyed by the police in Visakhapatnam on Saturday and Sunday last week in a bid to check the usage and trafficking of…
- Crime
Police arrests ganja peddlers in Charminar, Habeebnagar
Hyderabad: Excise department officials from Charminar today arrested three people for possessing and consuming charas (cannabis) in Falaknuma. The three accused have been identified as Syed Abdul Muddasir from Tarnaka, Syed Ghouse…
- India
1500 kg of cannabis seized in Odisha
Malkangiri: A 22-year-old man was arrested after around 1500 kilograms of cannabis, estimated to be valued at over Rs 60 lakh, was recovered from a mini-truck in Odisha’s Malkangiri district, police said…
- Technology
Smartphone sensor data has potential to detect cannabis intoxication: Study
New York: A smartphone sensor, much like what is used in GPS systems, might be a way to determine whether or not someone is intoxicated after consuming marijuana, a new study suggests.…
- Lifestyle
Cannabis legalization linked to increase in fatal accidents
Ontario: The findings of a new study suggest that legalization of recreational cannabis may be associated with an increase in fatal motor vehicle collisions based on data from the United States. The…
- Andhra Pradesh
Andhra Pradesh police nabs seven for stealing motorcycles, using them to transport Cannabis
Krishna: Andhra Pradesh police on Saturday arrested seven persons who were allegedly involved in stealing motorcycles and using them for illegal transport of Cannabis. Gudivada police caught them at Gudlavalleru while carrying…
- Crime and Accident
Man arrested in Noida with 62 kg cannabis
Noida: The Noida Police has seized around 62 kg of cannabis and arrested a man suspected to be part of a drug supply chain in Delhi-NCR, officials said on Monday. Acting on a…
- Crime and Accident
Woman held with 1.40 kg cannabis in Noida
Noida: A woman drug peddler was arrested here after nearly 1.50 kg of cannabis was recovered from her possession on Friday, police said. Archana Devi, who is in her thirties, was held near…
- Entertainment
Bharti Singh, husband remanded to judicial custody till Dec 4
Mumbai: A Mumbai court on Sunday remanded comedian Bharti Singh and husband Harsh Limbachiya, arrested by the Narcotics Control Bureau following the seizure of drugs from their house here, to judicial custody till…
- World
Morocco seizes 2.44 tonnes of cannabis
Rabat: The Moroccan security seized on Saturday 2.44 tonnes of cannabis near the northern city of Al Hoceima, official news agency MAP reported. The banned substance was concealed in 91 packages inside…
- Health
Cannabis may encourage use of non-medical opioid, suggests study
Washington: A recent study examined the direction and strength of the association between cannabis and opioids among adults who used non-medical opioids in the United States. The study was conducted for over…
- India
2 held with 4 kg cannabis in Noida
Noida: Two suspected drug peddlers were arrested in Uttar Pradesh’s Noida after 4 kg of cannabis was allegedly found in their possession, police said on Saturday. The accused were held on Friday…
- India
Pune police seize 130 kg cannabis, arrest 3 accused
Pune: In a major breakthrough, a Pune police team seized 130 kilograms of Ganja worth over Rs 24 lakh and arrested three persons in this connection on Friday, said an official release by the police. The…
- Crime
Police seize 17 kg cannabis in Bengaluru, 2 held
Bengaluru: Police here on Tuesday arrested two people and seized 17 kilograms of cannabis from their possession. The value of the seized cannabis is yet to be ascertained by the police. A…
- Crime
Two held with 1,727 kg cannabis worth Rs 8 cr in MP: UP STF
Noida: Two men were arrested while allegedly transporting 1,727 kg cannabis in Madhya Pradesh’s Agar Malwa district on Saturday, the Uttar Pradesh Special Task Force (STF) said. The action was carried out around…
- Crime
NCB seizes over 500 kg cannabis in Bihar, arrests five
Patna: The Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) of Patna Zonal Unit has arrested five persons and seized over 500 kilograms of cannabis from their possession here in Bihar. The accused have been identified as Amit…
- Bangalore
Three drug peddlers held in B’luru, 204 kg of cannabis seized
Bengaluru: The Bengaluru police have arrested three drug peddlers who had been supplying drugs at multiple locations in Karnataka, and also seized 204 kg of cannabis worth Rs one crore from their…
- Delhi
Delhi’s minor boy held in Agra for smuggling cannabis
Agra: In a shocking incident, a Class 12 student of a Delhi school, along with two others, was arrested on Thursday by the GRP in Agra with 20 kg of cannabis which…
- Crime
Man held with 2.5 kg cannabis in Delhi
New Delhi: A 36-year-old man was arrested in South Delhi’s Mehrauli area for allegedly selling drugs, police said on Thursday. The accused, Jitender, a resident of Chattarpur Pahari area, was caught carrying…
- India
Israeli national held with 2.5 kg cannabis in Himachal Pradesh
Kullu: Police have arrested an Israeli national with 2.5 kgs cannabis, said Gaurav Singh, Superintendent of Police (SP) Kullu District. “Police have arrested an Israeli national, Shaul Borov (42) a resident of…
- Andhra Pradesh
120 kg cannabis seized in AP, 2 persons detained
Visakhapatnam: Two persons have been detained after police seized 120 kilograms of cannabis at Anakapalle in Visakhapatnam district of Andhra Pradesh. The cannabis was being illegally transported to Kerala. A case has…
- Crime and Accident
HP: Two Nepalese women arrested, over 15 kg of cannabis seized
Kullu: The Manikaran police on Saturday arrested two Nepalese women and seized over 15 kg of charas (cannabis) from their possession. The accused have been identified as Shreya Thapa (26) and Vishnu…
- Crime
HP: 2 Nepali drug peddlers arrested, 15 kg of cannabis seized
Kullu: Two Nepali drug peddlers were arrested and 15 kg of cannabis was seized from their possession here on Saturday. The two arrested include a woman. A case has been registered under…
- Andhra Pradesh
Visakhapatnam: 9 arrested with 44 kg cannabis
Visakhapatnam: Nine people were arrested with 44 kilograms of cannabis in Visakhapatnam. City Task Force and Kancharapalem Police jointly conducted the raid and busted the gang that was allegedly involved in transporting…
- Crime and Accident
Tripura: Cannabis worth over Rs 70 lakh seized, 1 held
Churaibari: In a joint operation, police and Border Security Force (BSF) intercepted a truck and seized 88 packets of dry ‘ganja’ (cannabis) weighing 818 kg worth around Rs 70 lakh in Churaibari…
- India
Madhya Pradesh govt to legalise cannabis cultivation
Bhopal: The Congress-led Madhya Pradesh government has decided to legalize the cultivation of cannabis in the state. “Madhya Pradesh government will legalize the cultivation of cannabis. It will, however, only be for…
- Crime and Accident
Two held with over 500 gms cannabis in Kullu
Kullu (Himachal Pradesh) : A man and a woman were arrested after cannabis was found in their possession in Jati Nalla area here on Tuesday. Over 500 grams cannabis was confiscated from…
- India
Delhi HC seeks Centre’s stand on use of cannabis
New Delhi: The Delhi High Court has sought Centre’s response over a plea challenging certain provisions of the law that prohibits and criminalises the use of cannabis. A division bench presided by Chief…
- Crime and Accident
HP: Man held with 914 grams of cannabis in Kullu
Kullu: A man was arrested and 914 grams of cannabis was seized from his possession at By-Pass Road Manali on Saturday, according to a statement issued by Kullu District Police. The accused…
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