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Charas Worth Rs.2 Crore Seized, 6 Held


 

 Police sources said this was the biggest seizure of Charas so far, worth around `2 crores in international market.

 

 Six persons were arrested with two vehicles, but the kingpin Subhash Rathod of Firozabad managed to escape. STF teams from Lucknow and Agra were on the alert after a tip from their sources and had laid a trap Saturday night near Sikandra, Akbar's tomb. CO STF Dr. Arvind Chaturvedi said the window cavities of the Tavera were opened and the consignment weighing one quintal and 30 kgs was found.

 

Six persons were arrested and are being interrogated for more information about the activities of the gang which used to cater to the demand of not only Agra but neighbouring towns also, Raja one of the arrested told the STF team.