Three Arrested in Alipurduar After Large Quantity of Poppy Shells Seized
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August 20, 2026 • 12:30 PM
Three Arrested in Alipurduar After Large Quantity of Poppy Shells Seized
Acting on specific information, Alipurduar Police conducted a raid at a house in Uttar Sonapur and recovered a substantial quantity of suspected narcotic substances.
The seizure included around 76 kg of dried poppy shells, 20 kg of poppy crust, 4 kg of poppy seeds mixed with dust, and a used grinder machine.
Based on information provided by the accused, police subsequently searched another house in the area and recovered an additional 6.56 kg of dried poppy shells.
Three persons were arrested in connection with the seizure. Police have initiated legal proceedings against the accused under the provisions of the NDPS Act.
