Madhya Pradesh Police seize cannabis plants worth millions in multi-district raids

Madhya Pradesh Police have conducted a series of major raids across several districts to dismantle illegal cannabis cultivation. Under initiatives such as ‘Operation Prahaar’, law enforcement successfully targeted fields in Neemuch, Dhar, and Khargone.

In Neemuch, police utilized drone surveillance to locate cannabis plants hidden behind stone fencing and maize crops. This operation resulted in the seizure of approximately 51,000 green cannabis plants, weighing 27.95 quintals and valued at roughly Rs 2.79 crore.

In Dhar district, raids in villages such as Boharla and Kaneri uncovered cannabis growing amidst cotton and tur crops. These actions led to the seizure of over 1,800 plants with a combined estimated value exceeding Rs 3 crore.

Additionally, in Khargone, police discovered cannabis cultivation hidden within cotton and chili crops. Authorities seized 82 plants weighing approximately 204.88 kg, valued at about Rs 20 lakh, and arrested one suspect while another remains at large. Multiple cases have been registered under the NDPS Act against landowners and occupants involved in these activities.