The Haryana Police on Tuesday foiled an attempt to push a big drug consignment into the state and seized 527 kilograms 800 gram 'Doda post' from a truck in Hisar district, and arrested one accused in the case.
According to the official statement, a police team during night patrolling got secret input about the smuggling of drugs in a truck.
"Based on the information, police established barricades on Mangali-Kaimri road and intercepted a truck. When searched, the team found 29 bags of 'Doda Post' (527 kilograms 800 gram) hidden behind almond bags," it said.
Police said the arrested accused was identified as Rajender, a resident of Fatehabad district.
"Primary probe reveals that arrested accused along with his associate used to smuggle narcotic substances. He started from Mumbai on February 4 and reached Hisar via Mangalwada (Rajasthan) from where he had loaded 29 bags of 'doda post' in the vehicle," police added.
A case under NDPS Act has been registered against the accused and further probe is underway.
( With inputs from ANI )
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