Bihar’s law enforcement struck a blow against narcotics smuggling in Samastipur on March 21. A joint team of police and Narcotics Cell apprehended a man and a woman with heroin valued at Rs 6 lakh, concealed cleverly in everyday items.
Acting on precise intelligence, officers learned that gang members would arrive at Shahpur Patori railway station with a fresh consignment. A dedicated squad was assembled, laying an ambush that paid off handsomely.
The suspects, Rahul Kumar from Vaishali and Shanti Devi from Assam, were nabbed loitering near the station. A search uncovered the drugs packed in sago pearl containers, alongside mobiles, money, tickets, and IDs.
Interrogations point to a supply chain linking northeast India to Bihar markets. Police are now hunting for accomplices in what appears to be a sophisticated inter-state operation.
Charges under the stringent NDPS Act have been filed, and the investigation continues to unravel the full extent of the racket. This incident underscores the persistent challenge of drug networks exploiting transport hubs.
Recall the recent chaos on March 17 in Patna’s Mandiri Kath Pul, where a NCB-Patna police raid turned violent as locals assaulted the team and attempted a suspect rescue, leading to aerial firing.