In a major crackdown on narcotics, the Kalyan Police in Maharashtra busted an inter-state ganja (cannabis) trafficking racket and arrested 13 accused, police said.

According to the police, a seizure of a total of 115 kg of ganja worth Rs 28.75 lakh, along with vehicles, mobile phones, and other equipment used in the smuggling operation. The total seizure is valued at Rs 70.03 lakh.

The police said that on August 2, the Anti-Narcotics Cell of Kalyan Police received specific intelligence about ganja being smuggled through Kalyan and neighbouring areas. Acting swiftly, a team was formed which set up surveillance near Ambivli railway station, where they caught three accused transporting ganja in vehicles.