In a significant move against illegal drug trafficking, Hazaribagh Police in Jharkhand confiscated 20.5 kg of opium valued at around Rs 1 crore in the global market. The seizure resulted from the apprehension of three suspected smugglers on Friday in the Lohsinghna police station area, following a tip-off regarding suspicious activities in the Kolghati locality.
Acting on specific intelligence, Sadar Sub-Divisional Police Officer (SDPO) Amit Anand disclosed that the police had received information about three individuals riding a white Apache motorcycle in Kolghati with a consignment of narcotics, gearing up for a major transaction. Consequently, a Special Investigation Team (SIT) was formed under Anand’s supervision to delve into the matter.
During a thorough inspection in Kolghati and its vicinity, law enforcement intercepted a white Apache motorcycle resembling the described vehicle. Upon searching the motorcycle, authorities discovered 20.5 kg of opium concealed in a sack on the bike. The vehicle was impounded, and the three occupants were apprehended.
The arrested individuals, identified as Deepak Kumar Dangi, Barun Kumar, and Sudesh Yadav, hail from the Giddhaur police station area in Chatra district. Initial investigations hint at their potential involvement in a broader opium smuggling network spanning various districts. Efforts are ongoing to trace the origin of the contraband and pinpoint the planned distribution hubs.
SDPO Anand mentioned that through the interrogation of the detainees, endeavors are being made to unravel the entire network and expose other individuals complicit in the illicit trade. An FIR has been lodged at Lohsinghna police station under Case No. 07/26, invoking relevant sections of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act, with further inquiries in progress.
