Two alleged drug smugglers were arrested in Hanumangarh district and over 40 kg of opium was recovered from them, police said on Monday.
The value of drugs, seized by a team of Sangaria Police, is estimated to be Rs 2.35 crore, they said.
During patrolling, officer Dharampal Singh stopped a vehicle on the Chautala-Hanumangarh road and recovered 40.3 kg of opium.
After recovering the drugs, Punjab residents Ranveer Bishnoi (46) and Mithilesh Pandey (38), who were in the vehicle, were arrested, police said.
A case was registered under the NDPS Act at Sangaria Police Station and further investigation was underway, they said.
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