West Bengal Drug Bust: Kolkata STF, Purulia Police Seize Marijuana Consignment; 7 Arrested

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Purulia: In a joint operation, the Kolkata Special Task Force (STF) and the Purulia District Police busted an inter-state drug smuggling network on National Highway 18, seizing a large consignment of marijuana (ganja) and arresting seven individuals.

In an X post, West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari on Tuesday hailed the authorities for the successful crackdown.

“I commend the swift, coordinated and resolute action of our Law Enforcement Agencies. In a major breakthrough, last night @KolkataPolice STF, in coordination with the Purulia District Police, successfully intercepted a major interstate drug trafficking operation,” he said.

Adhikari said that a truck was intercepted at the NH-18 carrying a large quantity of marijuana. In addition to the truck, police intercepted two escort vehicles travelling alongside the consignment from Odisha toward Asansol. A total of seven individuals have been detained in connection with the trafficking operation.

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“Acting on a tip-off, a truck was intercepted on NH-18 near the Belkuri Toll Plaza under Purulia Muffasil PS. A large quantity of contraband (marijuana) was recovered from a specially concealed cavity behind the driver’s seat. Two escort vehicles moving from Odisha towards Asansol alongside the truck were also intercepted, and 7 individuals have been detained in total,” he said.

The West Bengal CM emphasised that the State government maintains a zero tolerance policy against illegal drug trafficking and other unlawful activities, threatening the safety and well-being of our Youth and Society.

“I appreciate our Police Personnel for their relentless vigilance and dedication. We will continue to root out criminal networks with an iron fist,” he said.

(ANI)

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