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Crime
Police seize 102 kg cannabis in Madhubani, arrest driver
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 30 Sep 2026, 06:01 PM
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Bihar police confiscated over 100 kg of cannabis in Madhubani district and detained the vehicle driver.
Madhubani district police reported that a convoy of vehicles was stopped during a routine check, leading to the discovery of more than 100 kilograms of cannabis concealed in a hidden compartment. The seized quantity, measured at 102 kg, has been recorded as one of the larger drug busts in the region this year.
Investigators identified the driver of the vehicle as the primary suspect and placed him under arrest on the spot. He is being held for questioning while forensic teams examine the seized narcotics for further evidence.
The seizure underscores the ongoing anti‑drug operations by Bihar law‑enforcement agencies, which have intensified patrols and checkpoints across the state. The driver faces charges under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act, which could result in a lengthy prison term if convicted.
Investigators identified the driver of the vehicle as the primary suspect and placed him under arrest on the spot. He is being held for questioning while forensic teams examine the seized narcotics for further evidence.
The seizure underscores the ongoing anti‑drug operations by Bihar law‑enforcement agencies, which have intensified patrols and checkpoints across the state. The driver faces charges under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act, which could result in a lengthy prison term if convicted.