In recent years, Kullu Valley has gained notoriety as a drug haven.

The 'Malana Cream' variety of cannabis is considered one of the best in the international drug market.

According to police, the foreigners are providing high-yield variety cannabis seeds imported from Holland and Russia to farmers for planting in various high-altitude areas like Malana, Bhelang, Melandar, Magic and Kutlah in the Kullu Valley as well as the Chauhar and Seraj valleys in Mandi district.

In the past 10 years, 208 foreigners have been arrested in the state and 757 cases registered under the NDPS Act.