Ganja Smuggling Plot Foiled on Train, 35 Kg of Ganja Recovered; Suspects Flee
Ganja Smuggling Plot Foiled on Train, 35 Kg of Ganja Recovered; Suspects Flee
Siliguri: A major attempt to smuggle a large consignment of ganja by train was foiled by railway police at New Jalpaiguri (NJP) station, with approximately 35 kg of ganja recovered during a joint operation.
Acting on a tip-off, the Special Operations Group (SOG) of Siliguri GRP and plainclothes personnel of NJP GRP conducted a joint search operation at NJP station.
The operation was carried out after the Down Rani Kamalapati Express, arriving from Agartala, reached Platform No. 6. Police searched the S2 sleeper coach of the train and recovered two bags.
A search of the bags led to the recovery of 14 packets containing ganja, with the total weight estimated at around 35 kg. According to NJP GRP sources, the seized contraband is worth several lakh rupees in the market.
However, the suspected smugglers reportedly fled from the spot after sensing the presence of the police. No arrests have been made so far.
The Siliguri GRP SOG and NJP GRP have launched an investigation to identify the persons involved and determine the wider network behind the alleged smuggling operation.
