The Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) has dismantled a significant interstate ganja trafficking network, confiscating 210 kilograms of contraband valued at around Rs 20 crore and apprehending four individuals in Nagpur. The operation, conducted on Saturday based on specific intelligence inputs, led to the interception of two accused, P. Kumar and R. Kumar, traveling in a truck with West Bengal registration. Among the legitimate cargo of metal sheets, 210 kgs of Ganja were cleverly hidden, indicating a well-planned effort to avoid detection while transporting the narcotics across state borders.
Following intensive interrogation, investigators discovered that the contraband originated from the Sambalpur region, a known hub for illicit ganja supply. Subsequent actions led to the arrest of two Nagpur-based distributors, Patil and Varma. The seized consignment, destined for distribution in various Maharashtra cities like Nagpur, Amravati, Akola, Nashik, Pune, and Mumbai, was intended for retail sale to end customers and local peddlers.
The NCB highlighted the operation’s significance, emphasizing its ongoing efforts to dismantle organized drug syndicates and target habitual offenders perpetuating the narcotics trade. The agency reaffirmed its dedication to realizing a drug-free India by 2047, urging citizens to contribute by sharing information through the MANAS National Narcotics Helpline (toll-free number 1933), with a guarantee of informant confidentiality.
This successful crackdown by the NCB signifies a major achievement in curbing interstate drug trafficking and preventing the large-scale distribution of illegal substances across Maharashtra.
