In a significant breakthrough against interstate drug trafficking, Hazaribag police have apprehended a truck driver from Chhattisgarh and seized a massive consignment of opium husk weighing approximately one quintal (100 kilograms).
The operation unfolded when authorities received credible intelligence about a vehicle transporting narcotics through the region. Acting swiftly on the tip-off, police teams established strategic checkpoints and intercepted the suspicious truck.
Massive Narcotics Haul
During a thorough search of the vehicle, officers discovered multiple sacks containing the banned substance. Preliminary investigations revealed the opium husk was being transported from Chhattisgarh to undisclosed locations in Jharkhand and possibly beyond.
The arrested individual has been identified as a resident of Chhattisgarh who was using his commercial vehicle as a cover for illicit activities. Police sources indicate this could be part of a larger drug smuggling network operating across state borders.
Ongoing Investigation
Senior police officials have confirmed that the accused is currently being interrogated to uncover the entire supply chain. "We are investigating the source of this consignment, its intended destination, and potential accomplices," stated a senior officer involved in the operation.
The seizure represents one of the significant narcotics interceptions in the region recently, highlighting the ongoing battle against drug trafficking in eastern India. Authorities have intensified vigil along interstate borders to curb such illegal activities.
Local residents have praised the police action, expressing concern about the growing menace of drug abuse in the area. The case has been registered under relevant sections of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act, and further investigations are underway.
