Sant Kabir Nagar (Uttar Pradesh) [India], February 18 (ANI): Uttar Pradesh Police arrested three persons and recovered about 357 kilograms of ganja worth about Rs 1.40 crore from their possession.

The police have registered a case under Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances, Act.

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Speaking to ANI, Superintendent of Police of Sant Kabir Nagar, Dr Kaustubh said, "The police team recovered 357 kgs 700 grams of ganja worth about Rs 1 crore 40 lakh and arrested three accused in the matter. A vehicle and a truck have also been recovered from the accused."

"The police have registered a case under the relevant sections of the NDPS Act," he added.

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Further probe into the matter is underway. (ANI)

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