Fulbari, 14th June: A major attempt to smuggle cannabis was foiled in the Chobavita area along the Fulbari-Gajoldoba Canal Road, where NJP police recovered 72 kg 600 grams of cannabis and arrested one person on Friday.
The narcotics were being transported in a small freight vehicle, concealed under fruit boxes. The arrested individual has been identified as Deepak Kapoor, a resident of Cooch Behar district.
According to police sources, the cannabis was being transported from Cooch Behar to Malda. The estimated market value of the seized contraband is ₹7.5 lakh.
The accused will be produced before the court on Sunday. Police have launched an investigation to uncover further links in the smuggling chain.