Police Raid in Purnia Seizes 856g of Smack and 5.05 Lakh Rupees, Arrests Smuggler

On Tuesday, police conducted a coordinated raid near the Maranga police station in Purnia district, uncovering a large drug cache and substantial cash. The operation yielded 856.06 grams of cocaine, valued at approximately 1.75 crore rupees on the international market, along with 5.05 lakh rupees in cash. The seized drugs were reportedly hidden in a vehicle parked in the vicinity. Authorities arrested a woman suspected of being a key smuggler in the operation. Police spokespersons said the raid was part of an ongoing crackdown on narcotics trafficking in the region.