DRI Seizes 105 kg Ganja in Bihar, Two Arrested
Patna, May 31 (TNT): Continuing its nationwide crackdown on narcotics trafficking, the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) has seized 104.9 kg of ganja (cannabis) in Bihar and arrested two persons involved in its illegal transportation under the provisions of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act, 1985.
The seizure was made on Saturday , as part of DRI’s ongoing efforts to curb drug trafficking and dismantle narcotics supply networks across the country.
According to DRI officials, the latest operation forms part of a sustained anti-narcotics drive undertaken by the agency in Bihar.
Over the past year, the DRI’s Lucknow Zonal Unit has seized narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances worth nearly ₹46.5 crore in the illicit market and arrested 31 persons in connection with various drug trafficking cases in the state.
The seizures during the period included 107.5 kg of charas, 1,277.81 kg of ganja, 18.92 kg of high-grade hydroponic weed, 6 kg of cocaine, 112.8 grams of heroin and 8,012 bottles of illegally diverted codeine-based cough syrup.
Officials said the agency has been carrying out coordinated operations against organised criminal syndicates involved in the trafficking of narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances.
The DRI reiterated its commitment to intensifying enforcement measures against drug trafficking networks and contributing to the Government of India’s vision of a ‘Nasha Mukt Bharat’ (Drug-Free India).
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