Drug Trafficker Arrested in Madhepura with Smack Worth One Crore Rupees
Police in Madhepura seized 460 grams of smack valued at one crore rupees and arrested a trafficker during a crackdown on drug crimes.
Madhepura, October 17 (Daily Kiran) : Authorities in Madhepura, Bihar, have taken significant action against drug trafficking, seizing approximately 460 grams of smack valued at around one crore rupees. During the operation, police arrested one trafficker while another accomplice managed to escape. The police also confiscated the tempo used for the smuggling.
In light of upcoming festivals and local elections, law enforcement has ramped up efforts to control crime and seize illegal weapons, drugs, and alcohol. On the night of October 16-17, police received a tip-off about two individuals transporting a large quantity of drugs towards Khopaiti village. Acting on this information, a special team was formed under the leadership of the sub-divisional police officer.
The team included the officer in charge of the Sadar police station, Vimlendu Kumar, along with Shivani Kumari from the Mathahi police camp, magistrates, and armed personnel. They set up a blockade on the road leading to Khopaiti-Mudballa and began their checks. During this operation, a tempo was spotted approaching from the direction of Chakla. Upon noticing the police, the driver attempted to turn back, but when unable to do so, both passengers fled the vehicle.
Police pursued the suspects, managing to apprehend one individual, identified as 28-year-old Dheerendra Kumar, a resident of ward number eight in Khopaiti village. A search of his maroon bag revealed five packets containing a white substance, which tested positive for smack, totaling approximately 460 grams. A case has been registered at the Madhepura Sadar police station under FIR number 1034/26.
Authorities have initiated legal proceedings against Kumar under sections 8(C) and 21(C) of the NDPS Act and are working to place him in judicial custody. The police are actively searching for the second suspect. They reaffirmed their commitment to a zero-tolerance policy against drug trafficking and other criminal activities in the district.
