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Crime
Punjab Police Seize 34.5 kg Charas in Jalandhar, Arrest Three Suspects
✍️ Amar Ujala · Jalandhar
🗓 01 Sep 2026, 08:51 PM
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Punjab police intercepted a 34.5‑kilogram batch of charas in Jalandhar and took three alleged traffickers into custody.
In a coordinated raid, Punjab police uncovered a large consignment of illegal cannabis in the city of Jalandhar. The operation resulted in the seizure of approximately 34.5 kilograms of charas, a potent form of hashish commonly trafficked across the region.
Law enforcement officials confirmed that the drug haul was part of an international smuggling network, though details of the broader ring remain under investigation. The seized quantity is among the larger single seizures reported in recent months, underscoring the scale of narcotics activity in the state.
Three individuals suspected of facilitating the shipment were arrested at the scene and are now in police custody. The suspects are being interrogated for further leads on the source and distribution channels of the contraband.
Authorities have pledged to continue aggressive actions against drug trafficking, emphasizing that such operations are essential to curb the growing demand for narcotics in Punjab and beyond.
Law enforcement officials confirmed that the drug haul was part of an international smuggling network, though details of the broader ring remain under investigation. The seized quantity is among the larger single seizures reported in recent months, underscoring the scale of narcotics activity in the state.
Three individuals suspected of facilitating the shipment were arrested at the scene and are now in police custody. The suspects are being interrogated for further leads on the source and distribution channels of the contraband.
Authorities have pledged to continue aggressive actions against drug trafficking, emphasizing that such operations are essential to curb the growing demand for narcotics in Punjab and beyond.