UP Police Arrested Drug Peddler, on 16 July 2023, Police seized a Consignment of marijuana which was coming from Odisha to Uttar Pradesh. Baberu Police arrested 2 people involved in Drug transportation from the spot. Police was still searching for other members involved in Drug Peddling. UP police announced a 50 thousand reward for Rinku Rathi and Munish.
#bandapolice 50 हजार के इनामिया शातिर अभियुक्त को किया गया गिरफ्तार । अवैध गांजे की तस्करी के मामले में वांछित चल रहा था अभियुक्त । वांछित अभियुक्त रिंकू राठी पर श्रीमान पुलिस उपमहानिरीक्षक चित्रकूटधाम परिक्षेत्र द्वारा 50 हजार रुपये का इनाम किया गया था घोषित । #UPPolice pic.twitter.com/9d8D2tjats
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Rinku Rathi son of Gajendra from District Ghaziabad. Munish son of Jagbir from district Jhajhar Haryana. Police received information from the informer about Rinku Rathi’s Location. On 7th of March at night, Rinku was arrested from Durga Takies roundabout under the area of Surajpur police station district Gautam budhnagar.
Punishment for Drug Smuggling
In India, drug smuggling is a serious offense, and the penalties for conviction can be severe. The punishment for drug smuggling in India can include:
Prison Sentence: Depending on the quantity and type of drug involved, the offender can face imprisonment ranging from a few years to life imprisonment.
Fines: Convicted individuals may be required to pay substantial fines, which can range from thousands to millions of rupees.
Asset Forfeiture: In some cases, assets acquired through drug trafficking can be seized by the government.
Death Penalty: In certain circumstances, the death penalty may be imposed for drug trafficking offenses. However, the use of the death penalty is relatively rare and is typically reserved for the most serious drug trafficking offenses.
Deportation: Foreign nationals convicted of drug smuggling may also face deportation.
Probation and Parole: In some cases, individuals convicted of drug smuggling may be sentenced to probation or parole, which may involve certain conditions such as regular drug testing and counseling.
Community Service: Courts may also impose community service as part of the sentence for drug smuggling offenses.
It’s important to note that these are general guidelines, and the specific penalties can vary based on the circumstances of the case and the laws of the state or Union Territory where the crime was committed. Additionally, the use of the death penalty for drug trafficking offenses is relatively rare in India and is typically reserved for the most serious offenses.