A young man was arrested in Rajshahi’s Puthia Upazila for cultivating cannabis within a betel leaf farm. The Rapid Action Battalion (RAB)-5 conducted a raid on Wednesday, June 10th, at approximately 1:15 AM, acting on confidential intelligence. The operation took place in Kazupara village, Puthia Police Station. During the raid, RAB-5 seized six cannabis plants, each approximately 12 feet tall, from the betel leaf plantation. Authorities confirmed the arrest and the confiscation of the illegal crop in a press release. The suspect is currently in custody as investigations continue. This incident highlights ongoing efforts to combat illegal drug cultivation in the region.