Salt Police have recovered 38.220 kg of cannabis valued at ₹9.55 lakh and arrested one person in an operation named Prahar, Almora Police reported.
Officers also seized an Ertiga taxi that was allegedly being used to transport the cannabis. The police announcement identified the arrested person as a smuggler but did not provide a name or further details about the case.
Police action and reward
The operation was presented as a major action against cannabis trafficking. The recovery, arrest and vehicle seizure were reported together by Almora Police.
SSP Almora awarded the police team a cash prize of ₹2,500 for the operation. No additional information was provided about the next legal step, the place of recovery or the court status of the arrested person.
The arrest remains an action by police, and the available information does not establish a court finding of guilt. Further details about the case will depend on official updates from the authorities.
Conclusion
Salt Police reported the seizure of 38.220 kg of cannabis worth ₹9.55 lakh, the arrest of one alleged smuggler and the seizure of an Ertiga taxi, while the police team received a ₹2,500 reward from SSP Almora.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. What did Salt Police recover?
Salt Police recovered 38.220 kg of cannabis.
Q. What was the reported value of the cannabis?
Almora Police valued the recovered cannabis at ₹9.55 lakh.
Q. Was anyone arrested?
Yes. Police reported the arrest of one person in the operation.
Q. What vehicle was seized?
An Ertiga taxi allegedly used for transporting the cannabis was seized.
Q. What was the operation called?
The police action was named Operation Prahar.
Q. Was the police team rewarded?
Yes. SSP Almora gave the police team a cash reward of ₹2,500.
