In a significant move against drug trafficking, Patna Police, following a tip-off, conducted a raid in the Maner police station area. They discovered narcotics valued at crores of rupees and Rs 15 lakh in cash, suspected to be profits from the drug trade. The seized drugs are believed to hold substantial value in the international market, as confirmed by SDPO-2.
During the operation, six drug traffickers were caught red-handed by the police. Additionally, illegal firearms and cartridges were found in possession of the accused, allegedly used for protection and intimidation during their trafficking activities. Initial questioning indicated that the gang operated a well-structured drug supply chain, mainly targeting the youth in Patna.
The raid, led by SSP Patna, is being hailed as a strategic strike against the city’s drug underworld by law enforcement officials. Authorities are now scrutinizing the mobile call records and contact circles of the detained traffickers to identify and apprehend the masterminds behind the syndicate. This breakthrough is anticipated to expose and dismantle multiple drug trafficking networks in and around Patna.
In a separate incident, Purnea Police resolved a shop burglary case by apprehending four criminals and remanding them to judicial custody. The burglary occurred at a mobile phone and jewelry store under the Muffasil police station on December 18, resulting in the theft of seven mobile phones and silver jewelry. SP Sweety Sehrawat disclosed that a Special Investigation Team (SIT) was formed under the Sadar SDPO’s guidance to investigate the matter.
Following persistent raids, the police detained Mohammad Anzar, Mohammad Rukhsair, Mohammad Tayyab, and Sanjay Kumar, all residents of Katihar. Among the recovered items were six silver anklets, two chains, eight lockets, one ring, three pieces of a silver bracelet, Rs 2,000 in cash, and eight mobile phones, four of which were confirmed stolen. Investigations unveiled the gang’s involvement in burglaries at shops and residences, with ongoing efforts to arrest another suspect associated with the case.
