Police seized 970 kilograms of cannabis, estimated to be worth Rs 40 lakh, from an ambulance in Chhattisgarh's Korba district.
"The seizure of 970 kilograms of cannabis worth Rs 40 lakh was made on Saturday from an ambulance in Katghora area on Korba-Bilaspur road," Korba Additional Superintendent of Police Kirtan Rathore said today.
"We had laid a trap but the ambulance driver tried to speed past. We gave chase and the driver left the vehicle near Sindhiya village and fled. The contraband was packed in 36 sacks," he said.
"A fake Chhattisgarh registration number was pasted on the plate which bore an Andhra Pradesh number. A case has been registered and further investigations are underway," he said.
Disclaimer: No Business Standard Journalist was involved in creation of this content
You’ve reached your limit of {{free_limit}} free articles this month.
Subscribe now for unlimited access.
Already subscribed? Log in
Subscribe to read the full story →
Smart Quarterly
₹900
3 Months
₹300/Month
Smart Essential
₹2,700
1 Year
₹225/Month
Super Saver
₹3,900
2 Years
₹162/Month
Renews automatically, cancel anytime
Here’s what’s included in our digital subscription plans
Exclusive premium stories online
Over 30 premium stories daily, handpicked by our editors
Complimentary Access to The New York Times
News, Games, Cooking, Audio, Wirecutter & The Athletic
Business Standard Epaper
Digital replica of our daily newspaper — with options to read, save, and share
Curated Newsletters
Insights on markets, finance, politics, tech, and more delivered to your inbox
Market Analysis & Investment Insights
In-depth market analysis & insights with access to The Smart Investor
Archives
Repository of articles and publications dating back to 1997
Ad-free Reading
Uninterrupted reading experience with no advertisements
Seamless Access Across All Devices
Access Business Standard across devices — mobile, tablet, or PC, via web or app