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Police bust illegal cannabis cultivation operation in Karnataka
Authorities in Belagavi have arrested a farmer and seized over 200 kilograms of cannabis worth more than ₹1 crore in a major drug enforcement operation. The contraband represents one of the region's significant narcotics hauls.
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Police in Belagavi conducted a raid on an illicit cannabis cultivation farm, resulting in the arrest of the farmer operating the facility. Investigators recovered 202.75 kilograms of cannabis from the site, with officials estimating the confiscated narcotics to have a street value of ₹1,01,37,500.
The operation marks a substantial seizure for the region and reflects ongoing law enforcement efforts to combat drug production in Karnataka. The cannabis was found cultivated across the farm premises, indicating an organized cultivation operation rather than small-scale production.
The arrested individual has been taken into custody for further questioning and investigation. Authorities are examining whether the operation had links to larger drug distribution networks operating across South and Southeast Asia. The case underscores the persistent challenge of controlling illegal cannabis cultivation in agricultural areas across the state.