Some Food Delivery Agents in India Are Selling Weed to Make Ends Meet
As the restaurant industry takes a massive hit and people continue to avoid ordering food online, some delivery executives have had to double up as dealers. Article by Shamani Joshi 04 May 2020, 5:59pm As India gears up for lockdown 3.0, its illegal weed industry has been one of the worst-hit black markets as dealers try to duck from patrolling policemen on high alert. During this time, many have continued to peddle their stock by skulking around grocery stores or trying to sneak their stash into the country through sleeping bags . However, one of the most ingenious tactics that has emerged as a result of this lockdown is courtesy the food delivery agents whose services count as essential, doubling up as weed dealers. Last month, the Interpol had issued a statement warning all its member countries about this new trend that saw drug dealers posing as food delivery agents to bring people everything including cocaine, ketamine, ecstasy...