Jharkhand police arrested three drug peddlers in Chatra district, seizing narcotics worth Rs 12 lakh in a significant crackdown on drug trafficking.
Key Points
- Three drug peddlers were arrested in Chatra, Jharkhand, in two separate police operations.
- Police seized 522 grams of opium and 44 grams of brown sugar.
- The estimated market value of the seized narcotics is Rs 12 lakh.
- The accused have been remanded to judicial custody.
The police arrested three drug peddlers with narcotics worth Rs 12 lakh in Jharkhand's Chatra district in two operations, an officer said on Tuesday.
Opium Seized In Paradih Forest Area
Two persons were arrested with 522 grams of opium from Paradih forest area under the Sadar police station on Tuesday, while another man was held with 44 grams of brown sugar on June 1 within Gidhaur police station area, the officer said.
Police Conduct Raids And Seize Narcotics
"Acting on tip-offs, police conducted raids at both locations and arrested three drug peddlers. We seized opium and brown sugar from their possessions. The estimated market value of seized opium is worth around Rs 2.5 lakh, and that of brown sugar is Rs 9.5 lakh," Chatra Superintendent of Police Animesh Naithany said.
Accused Remanded To Judicial Custody
The accused were remanded to judicial custody by the courts, the SP said.
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