Malkangiri, Jan 19: During anti-narcotics drive in the district, the Chitrakonda police seized marijuana weighing 900kg from a pick up van last night, Malkangiri SP, Rishikesh Dnyandeo Khilari informed on Tuesday.

One person has been apprehended by the police in this connection for investigation.

According to the reports, a police team headed by Chitrakonda police station officer in charge (OIC) S P Naik, stopped the vehicle during night patrolling.

The team found 900kg of cannabis stashed in the van during search and seized the contraband along with the vehicle.

The police have further initiated a probe into the matter.