Cannabis

Anti-Drugs Agency Busts Cannabis Trafficking Network In Telangana, 8 Arrested

India News | Press Trust of India | Tuesday March 2, 2021

The Narcotics Control Bureau on Monday said it busted a cannabis trafficking network by arresting eight people and seizing 681.8 kg of contraband.

180 Kg Cannabis Seized In Andhra Pradesh, 8 Detained: Police

Cities | ANI | Friday February 12, 2021

Prakasam district Police on Thursday seized 180 kg of cannabis being illegally transported from Andhra Pradesh to Kerala.

At Least 2,000 kg Cannabis Seized In Odisha

Cities | ANI | Wednesday January 6, 2021

The Special Task Force (STF) of Odisha Police seized at least 2,000 kg of ganja in Rayagada.

US House Backs Decriminalising Cannabis In Historic Vote

World News | Agence France-Presse | Saturday December 5, 2020

US House legislators voted for the first time Friday to decriminalise cannabis, a key step towards bringing federal laws in line with states and other countries that have freed up use of the drug.

Comedian Bharti Singh Arrested By Anti-Drugs Bureau After Questioning

India News | Reported by Sunilkumar M Singh, Edited by Chandrashekar Srinivasan | Sunday November 22, 2020

Comedian Bharti Singh has been arrested after questioning by the Narcotics Control Bureau in Mumbai. Ms Singh and her husband, Harsh Limbachiyaa, were taken to the NCB's Mumbai office for questioning after the anti-drug agency recovered a "small quantity of cannabis" during a search of their home this morning.

Over 1,700 kg Of Cannabis Seized In Madhya Pradesh, One Arrested

India News | ANI | Friday October 9, 2020

Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) on Friday seized 1733.43 kilograms of ganja (cannabis) with a containerised truck and arrested one personin Bhopal.

Cannabis Covered With Covid-19 Protection Kit Seized From Ambulance In Odisha: Cops

India News | Press Trust of India | Tuesday October 6, 2020

Policemen have seized over 256 kg of cannabis from an ambulance carrying Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for health workers engaged in COVID-19 facilities in Odisha's Ganjam district, police said.

New Zealand's Jacinda Ardern Admits Using Cannabis "A Long Time Ago"

World News | Reuters | Wednesday September 30, 2020

New Zealand's ruling party leader Jacinda Ardern said she tried cannabis "a long time ago" when asked during a heated live debate on Wednesday ahead of the Oct 17 general election.

2 Arrested With 1,727 Kg Drugs Worth Rs 8 Crore In Madhya Pradesh: Cops

India News | Press Trust India | Saturday September 5, 2020

Two men were arrested while allegedly transporting 1,727 kg cannabis in Madhya Pradesh's Agar Malwa district on Saturday, the Uttar Pradesh Special Task Force (STF) said.

Sushant Rajput Case: Drug Probe Against Rhea Chakraborty Over Phone Chats

India News | Reported by Arvind Gunasekar, Edited by Deepshikha Ghosh | Thursday August 27, 2020

In the Sushant Singh Rajput case, the Narcotics Control Bureau has started an investigation following fresh allegations linked to WhatsApp chats reportedly found on actor Rhea Chakraborty's phone. The Narcotics Control Bureau is inquiring into the allegations under sections in the law on drugs related to "possessing, purchasing and using cannabis" ...

2 Men Arrested With Over 391 kg Cannabis Worth Rs 30 Lakhs: Odisha Cops

India News | ANI | Monday August 17, 2020

Two people were arrested and over 391 kg of ganja (cannabis) worth Rs 30 lakhs was recovered from them in Gajapati district of Odisha on Sunday, the police said.

12 Arrested, Over 1,655 kg Of Cannabis Seized From Bihar, Jharkhand

India News | Press Trust of India | Sunday July 19, 2020

Twelve people were arrested in Bihar and Jharkhand last week and over 1,655 kg of cannabis was seized from them by the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB), officials in the central anti-narcotics agency said on Sunday.

3 Drug Traffickers With 300 kg Cannabis Injured In Police Firing In Noida

Noida News | Press Trust of India | Sunday June 28, 2020

Three men allegedly transporting 300 kg of cannabis were injured in an encounter with police in Greater Noida on Saturday night, officials said.

Odisha Priest Beheads Man Who "Ate His Dinner", Cops Find Other Disputes: Report

Cities | Press Trust of India | Thursday May 28, 2020

A 72-year-old priest has allegedly beheaded a 52-year-old man inside a temple in Odisha's Cuttack district for eating his dinner after smoking ganja (cannabis) with him, police said on Thursday.

Thailand Opens First Cannabis Clinic Based On Traditional Medicine

World News | Reuters | Monday January 6, 2020

Thailand opened its first full-time clinic specialising in traditional and alternative cannabis-based medicine on Monday, as part of a move by the government towards developing a medicinal cannabis industry.