Uttar Pradesh Police busted a narcotics gang and arrested five people, including its woman leader, her son and daughter and seized Rs 2 crore in cash along with contraband here, officials said on Sunday.

The police on Saturday morning raided the house of jailed inter-district smuggler Rajesh Mishra in Manikpur area, and arrested his wife and gang leader Reena Mishra, son Vinayak Mishra, daughter Komal Mishra, along with Yash Mishra and Ajit Mishra, Pratapgarh Superintendent of Police Deepak Bhuker told reporters.

Police recovered Rs 2.01 crore in cash, six kg ganja worth about Rs 3.03 lakh, and 577 grams smack valued at Rs 1.15 crore, officials said.

After the police team reached the house, Reena Mishra locked herself inside, the SP said, adding that upon entering, police found five peo

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