Police have arrested a man from Bihar and seized more than 3 kg of charas worth Rs 31 lakh from him in Thane city, an official said on Tuesday.

The narcotic was seized on Monday (June 30) in the Kopri area after the Crime Branch laid a trap, Deputy Commissioner of Police (Crime) Amarsingh Jadhav told reporters.

The action was initiated after senior police inspector Salil Bhosale of the Crime Branch's Wagle Unit received a tip-off about a suspected narcotics deal, he said.
"The accused was expected to arrive in front of a hotel to sell charas to his customers. Our team laid a trap and apprehended the suspect at the location," said the DCP.