Prayagraj, July 22 -- A joint team of the Special Operations Group (SOG) Yamunapar Zone and Kaundhiyara Police on Tuesday arrested two individuals and recovered over 13.55 kilograms of illegal cannabis from their possession in Prayagraj, police said.

According to police officials, the arrests were made near Kaitha Pulia in the Kaundhiyara police station area following a tip-off received during a routine checking operation.

The accused have been identified as Jogendra Singh Chauhan (20) and Sharda Prasad Kesarwani (19), both residents of Prayagraj.

In addition to the narcotics, police also seized a motorcycle used for transporting the contraband.

A case has been registered under the NDPS Act at Kaundhiyara Police Station, Commissionera...