Inside the ‘Reki’ Tactic: How Smugglers Turn Back Trafficking When Police Appear

During questioning, the arrested smugglers revealed a startling method they call “reki.” The front car, a premium Maruti Ciaz, would lead the convoy, keeping pace with police patrols. When a checkpoint was spotted, the driver would contact colleagues in the trailing vehicle, instructing them to reverse direction and return the cannabis‑laden car toward Odisha. This manoeuvre enabled the gang to avoid detection while keeping the front vehicle clean of contraband. Police action based on this confession led to the capture of two additional suspects at the Odisha border, although the drug stash remained hidden.