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Illegal Cannabis Farm Discovered in Dharashiv Amid Drought, 3.5 Crore Seized
- •An illegal cannabis cultivation was uncovered on government pasture land in Hippargarav Wadi of Umarga taluka in Dharashiv district.
- •A joint operation by the Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar Narcotics Department and Umarga Police Station led to the massive raid.
- •Police seized approximately 650 kg of cannabis plants and wet cannabis valued at Rs 3.5 crore in the international market.
- •The main suspects, identified as Shivaji Emple and Kanhaiya Bhange, managed to flee the spot before police arrival and are currently absconding.
- •The shocking discovery of lush green cannabis amidst widespread drought-hit withered crops has created a sensation in the region.
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Police were shocked to discover lush green trees amidst widespread drought conditions where crops had withered. Acting on confidential information, a joint team of the Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar Narcotics Department and Umarga Police raided a government pasture land in Hipparga (Rao) Wadi, uncovering the hidden cannabis farm.
During the joint operation in Umarga taluka, authorities seized approximately 650 kg of cannabis plants and wet cannabis. The seized contraband is estimated to be worth around Rs 3.5 crore in the international market.
The main suspects identified by the police are Shivaji Emple and Kanhaiya Bhange. Both accused managed to flee from the spot as the police arrived, and authorities are currently conducting an intensive search to locate them.
