Rajasthan Police Seizes Poppy Husk Worth ₹2.85 Crore
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Synopsis
On January 17, Rajasthan Police arrested a truck driver and seized 1,905.65 kg of illegal poppy husk valued at ₹2.85 crore in a significant operation aimed at combating drug trafficking.
Key Takeaways
- 1,905.65 kg of poppy husk seized
- Valued at approximately ₹2.85 crore
- Truck driver and minor accomplice arrested
- Operation part of a statewide drug campaign
- Collaboration among various police units was crucial
Jaipur, Jan 17 (NationPress) The Rajasthan Police successfully confiscated 1,905.65 kg of illicit poppy husk, estimated to be worth around ₹2.85 crore.
Following a tip-off, authorities stopped a truck at the Malasar toll naka on the Sardarshahar Mega Highway in Churu district.
Officers apprehended the truck driver, Bherulal Meena (21), from Barudani, Bigod police station area in Bhilwara, and took his minor accomplice into custody. Both the truck and the narcotics, concealed in 97 sacks, were confiscated.
Superintendent of Police Jai Yadav noted that this operation is part of a special initiative launched by the Rajasthan Director General of Police, which is in effect from January 3 to January 31, 2025, focused on combating drug abuse.
Under the direction of ASP Dinesh Kumar and CO Anil Kumar, a team led by SHO Dilip Singh from Ratangarh police station was assembled to tackle illegal drug trafficking.
While on routine patrol, the Ratangarh police team, aided by the DST and the Highway Mobile Unit, halted the suspicious truck and searched it, revealing the significant quantity of poppy husk.
A case has been registered under the NDPS Act at the Ratangarh police station, and the investigation has been handed over to the Rajaldesar police station.
During preliminary questioning, the suspects disclosed that the contraband was being transported from Bhilwara to Jammu and Kashmir.
The operation was carried out by a collaborative team including SHO Dilip Singh, SI Debishahaya, ASI Ramniwas, head constables Mahavir and Pradeep Kumar, along with constables Jagdish, Ruparam, Rakesh Kumar, Vikas Kumar, Deendayal, Pramod, and others.
The Highway Mobile Unit and DST Churu were instrumental, with drivers Bhim Singh and Pushpendra providing essential logistical support. This successful operation highlights the Rajasthan Police's dedication to dismantling the illegal drug trade and safeguarding public safety.
