In a significant drug bust, the Chintamani police have arrested Shabana, a 52-year-old construction laborer, after recovering 5.7 kilograms of marijuana worth Rs1.5 lakh from her house.
The arrest followed a targeted police raid based on specific inputs, which led authorities to her residence. Upon searching the property, police seized the illegal drugs, which were allegedly being stored for trafficking purposes.
The investigation is ongoing, with authorities working to determine whether Shabana was part of a larger drug network. The police have intensified their efforts to trace others involved in the drug trade.