India News | HP: Two Russians Arrested in Drug Case

Shimla, Jul 19 (PTI) Two Russian nationals were arrested in a drug case in Kullu district on Monday, police said on Tuesday.

Vsevolod Sazonov alias Sam and Artem Fadeev alias Tom was to get a consignment of 116 gram charas from Naggar resident Anup Shrama, who was also arrested after recovery of the contraband from his possession, Kullu Superintendent of Police Gurdev Sharma said.

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Sam was living in a rented accommodation at Shuru village in Prini, while Tom was staying in a guest house at Vashisht village in Manali tehsil, he said.

Both the Russian citizens are permanent residents of Saint Petersburg, he added.

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All the three accused were arrested and an FIR was registered against them at Patlikuhal police station on Monday, police said.

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