Tripura Police of Sonamura police station on today arrested a drug peddler and recovered 12 kg 500 grams of dried marijuana from his bike while he was allegedly attempting to smuggle the consignment to Bangladesh.

Officer-in-Charge of Sonamura Police Station, Tapas Das, informed that the accused has been identified as Abul Khair (25), a resident of Naldhepa, Motinagar under Sonamura Police Station in Sepahijala district.

Police sources said the seized marijuana is sold in Bangladesh for around Rs 2,000 per kilogram, which fetches a much higher price of nearly Rs 2.5 lakh per kilogram once it reaches there.

Das said that based on preliminary interrogation, a lot of vital information has been obtained and more arrests are likely in connection with this case from the region.

The accused was produced before the court today, where police sought remand for further investigation.