Accused of selling hemp on Amazon, CAIT demands investigation by NCB
The Confederation of Indian Traders (CAIT) has alleged that hemp (marijuana) is being sold on the app of e-commerce company Amazon. Amazon says that it does not allow the sale of any banned products on its platform.
Sunil Shukla 
The Confederation of Indian Traders (CAIT), an organization of small traders, has alleged that hemp (marijuana) is being sold on the app of e-commerce company Amazon. CAIT has demanded an investigation by the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB).
On this allegation, Amazon has said that it itself is investigating the matter. Amazon says that it does not allow the listing or sale of any banned products on its platform.
what is the matter
Actually, Madhya Pradesh Police has busted a drug paddler racket in Bhind. This racket allegedly sold cannabis from Amazon's platform on the pretext of stevia leaves. It is alleged that through Amazon, some people have sold about 1,000 kg of ganja in 390 packets from one state to another. CAIT said in a statement that two people named Suraj Pawaiya and Vijendra Singh Tomar have been arrested in this case.
what did the police say?
Bhind SP Manoj Kumar Singh told in a press conference that the police have received Amazon packets from these drug peddlers. The police have also sent a notice to Amazon in this matter.
what amazon said
In this regard, an Amazon spokesperson said that this matter is under the notice of the company and the company itself is investigating it. The spokesperson said that the company has set high standards for compliance and all applicable laws have to be followed for the products sold on amazon.in. We do not allow the listing or sale of any products that are prohibited by law in India.
It is worth noting that Amazon is a marketplace that showcases the products of third-party sellers through amazon.in. India and these products are traded through its platform.
