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Crime
Half‑Crore Cannabis Seized at Kadamtala Check Gate in Tripura, Driver Arrested
✍️ TripuraTimes.com
🗓 29 Oct 2026, 08:47 PM
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Police at Kadamtala check gate in Tripura confiscated cannabis worth about ₹5 million and took the vehicle driver into custody.
Police officials conducting routine checks at the Kadamtala check gate in Tripura seized a large quantity of cannabis estimated to be worth half a crore rupees. The seizure was made during a verification of a vehicle passing through the checkpoint.
The driver of the vehicle was detained on the spot and handed over to local law‑enforcement agencies for further questioning. No additional individuals were reported to be involved at the time of the operation.
Authorities said the confiscated narcotics will be forwarded to the state’s forensic laboratory for verification, and the case will be investigated under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act. The incident underscores ongoing efforts by Tripura police to curb drug trafficking in the region.
The driver of the vehicle was detained on the spot and handed over to local law‑enforcement agencies for further questioning. No additional individuals were reported to be involved at the time of the operation.
Authorities said the confiscated narcotics will be forwarded to the state’s forensic laboratory for verification, and the case will be investigated under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act. The incident underscores ongoing efforts by Tripura police to curb drug trafficking in the region.