Arrest of 28-Year-Old Man with 3kg of Cannabis in Noida Metropolis

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A significant arrest was made on Monday night in Noida when a 28-year-old man, Shubham Kumar, was caught with 3kg of high-quality cannabis worth over Rs.1.5 crore from the Sector 59 metro station. This operation was a result of a tip-off from the Noida police about the duo's involvement in smuggling cannabis in the Delhi-National Capital Region (NCR). The Noida police laid a trap and arrested Kumar, while his accomplice, Vaibhav, managed to escape. Kumar, a resident of Noida Sector 4 and originally from Meerut, has a BCA degree and was involved in stock trading.

Key Takeaways:

  • Shubham Kumar, a 28-year-old man from Meerut, was arrested with 3kg of cannabis worth over Rs.1.5 crore from Noida's Sector 59 metro station on Monday night.
  • The arrest was a result of a tip-off by the Noida police about the duo's involvement in smuggling cannabis in the Delhi-National Capital Region (NCR).
  • Kumar's accomplice, Vaibhav, is currently absconding and police have seized his mobile phone.
  • Kumar has a BCA degree and was involved in stock trading.
  • The police are investigating the case from a wider angle and more arrests could be possible in the coming days.
  • A case under sections of the Narcotics Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act was registered against Kumar at the Sector 58 police station.
  • Police identified the suspect as Shubham Kumar, and his accomplice as Vaibhav, who is currently at large.
  • Kumar revealed that he and his friend used to bring cannabis from Manali and other hill areas and would sell it in Delhi-NCR at high prices.

Statistics:

  • Total amount of cannabis seized: 3kg
  • Value of cannabis: Over Rs.1.5 crore
  • Number of people involved in the case: 2 (Shubham Kumar and Vaibhav)
  • Number of arrests made so far: 1 (Shubham Kumar)
  • Total amount of police personnel involved: N/A
  • Timeframe of the operation: Late Monday night
  • Investigation status: Ongoing