THE JHARKHAND STORY NETWORK
Daltonganj, Feb 4: Hussainabad police on Tuesday seized 8.6 kg of cannabis and arrested four people, including three women, during raids conducted in the area.
Those arrested include Bablu Gupta (44) and his wife Anita Devi (42). The other two accused are Durga Devi (45) and Savita Devi (46). All four are residents of Madhushala Road in Hussainabad.
Raids Conducted at Multiple Houses
Sub-Divisional Police Officer (SDPO) Hussainabad S Mohammad Yakub confirmed the seizure and arrests.
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Police carried out raids at the houses of Bablu Gupta, Durga Devi and Savita Devi, seizing cannabis in different quantities, which together amounted to 8.6 kg. The contraband was allegedly being sold in small sachets.
Police also recovered around 2 kg of plastic sachets, an electronic weighing machine, and a bronze balance from the accused.
Illicit Trade Operating Under Cover Jobs
According to the SDPO, Bablu Gupta claimed to run a fabric shop, but it was allegedly a cover for his involvement in the illegal cannabis trade. His wife Anita Devi was also actively involved.
Police said Durga Devi, a widow, and Savita Devi, who claimed to sell groundnuts, were also engaged in the illicit trade.
Yakub said police had been receiving inputs about Bablu Gupta’s involvement for some time and conducted the raid after confirming the presence of cannabis.
All four accused, arrested on Monday, were produced before a court on Tuesday and remanded to judicial custody under relevant sections of the NDPS Act.