Noida Police on Saturday arrested a seasoned trafficker in Sector 63’s J-block who had been bringing cannabis from Delhi and selling it at higher prices in Noida. Officers seized 1.3 kg of illegal cannabis and sent the suspect to jail; they are now working to identify and locate his associates.
During routine checking, a police team noticed a man carrying a cloth bag trying to evade them on a service road near a green belt. After a short chase they stopped the suspect, identified as Rajeev from Lalupur village in Kasganj district, currently living on rent in Sector 63-A. When asked for documents regarding the cannabis, Rajeev could not produce any.
Investigation revealed Rajeev has a criminal history; Sector 63 police had previously arrested him a year ago for possessing a knife. After being released from jail he began buying cheap cannabis in Delhi and reselling it in Noida at inflated prices to fund his expenses.