A huge quantity of marijuana worth was seized from Palam village. (Representaional Image)
A huge quantity of marijuana worth about Rs 2.5 crore was seized from Palam village early morning on saturday and one person was arrested in this connection, police said.
Two constables of Palam Village police station were patrolling the area near the house of one Balkesh, when they found an autorickshaw. On inspection they found it laden with marijuana that was later found to be 400 kg in quantity, said, DCP (South West) R A Sanjeev said.
While the constables were checking the vehicle, two persons started running away. One of them escaped on a bike and headed towards Bagdola picket. He slipped and fell near the picket and was caught by one of the constables.
He was later identified as Pankaj, 22, son of Balkesh. He is a school drop out and is involved in crime for many years now. The driver of the auto-rickshaw identified as Siraj Ahamad Ansari, however, fled.
Further investigation and interrogation is going on and the chain of supply is being investigated. Further arrests and recovery are likely. International value of marijuana is approximately Rs 2.5 crore, the officer said.