"Over 56 kgs of cannabis estimated worth around Rs 15 lakh in the international market has been recovered from their possession," he added. Those held have been identified as Pratap Singh, a native of Mainpuri district, and Jaidev Gain, who hails from Kanpur. Both were temporarily staying in Noida, the officer said.

Both the accused have been interrogated by the police and some important information related to their work and network has come to light on the basis of which further investigation is being carried out, Mishra said.

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An FIR has been lodged against the duo under provisions of the NDPS Act and they have been sent to judicial custody, he added. 

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