Major Drug Bust in Raxaul: Police Seize Smack Worth ₹4 Crore, Two Arrested

Raxaul, October 24 (Daily Kiran) : In a significant operation against drug trafficking, police in Raxaul, Bihar, seized approximately 1.806 kilograms of a substance resembling smack, valued at around ₹4 crore. Two suspects were arrested during the raid. Authorities also confiscated the Scorpio-N vehicle used for transportation, two mobile phones, and a locket made of a gold-like metal.

A police official reported that the operation took place on Friday night, following a tip-off received during a routine patrol in the Raxaul police area. The information indicated that a white Scorpio-N vehicle was transporting a large quantity of the narcotic from Sugouli towards the Lakshmipur check post in Raxaul.

Upon receiving the alert, senior police officials were notified. A joint team was formed, comprising the Sub-Divisional Police Officer of Raxaul, the Block Agricultural Officer, and the STF of Motihari. This team conducted a search near the Lakshmipur check post, where they discovered the suspicious Scorpio-N vehicle containing the illicit substance.

The police apprehended two individuals at the scene. They were identified as Ramesh Kumar, a resident of Ward 14 in Raxaul, and Sandeep Kumar from Bahuwarwa village in the Palanwa police area. Notably, Sandeep Kumar has a criminal history, with a case registered against him under the NDPS Act in 2025 at the Raxaul police station.

A case has been registered under Raxaul police case number 477/26, and law enforcement is pursuing further legal action. Investigations are ongoing to uncover additional aspects of the drug trafficking operation. This police action is viewed as a significant step in curbing drug smuggling in the border region, although detailed information regarding the trafficking network and the source of the narcotics will emerge only after further investigation.