Pune police arrest duo for possessing 150 kg cannabis

The arrested men have been identified as Yogesh Dattatray Jodh, 28, a resident of Chandannagar, and Sagar Digambar Kadam, 28, a resident of Vimannagar

Two men have been arrested by the Pimpri-Chinchwadi police for possession of cannabis worth Rs 35, 88,000 in Baner on Thursday.

According to a statement issued by Sriram Paul, senior police inspector of anti-narcotics cell of Pimpri-Chinchwad police crime branch, the duo were carrying 150 kg of cannabis meant for sale. (PICTURE FOR REPRESENTATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY)

The arrested men have been identified as Yogesh Dattatray Jodh, 28, a resident of Chandannagar, and Sagar Digambar Kadam, 28, a resident of Vimannagar.

According to a statement issued by Sriram Paul, senior police inspector of anti-narcotics cell of Pimpri-Chinchwad police crime branch, the duo were carrying 150 kg of cannabis meant for sale.

Rajan Mahadik, haValdar, anti-narcotics cell received information about a possible sale of cannabis. Based on the tip-off, the police set a trap in Baner and arrested the two men.

Paul said, “The had come in a cab and were waiting to hire an auto rickshaw. They never take private vehicles in order to avoid leaving a trail. We have been tracking their activities for a few weeks and finally arrested them.”

A case under relevant sections of Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985 was registered against the two.