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Crime
Sanchore Police Seize Over 1.5 Kg Each of Poppy Husk and Opium Latex, Arrest Three Smugglers
✍️ Amar Ujala · Rajasthan
🗓 30 Aug 2026, 09:02 PM
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The Sanchore police in Jalore district confiscated 1.589 kg of poppy husk and 1.549 kg of opium latex in two raids and detained three suspected drug smugglers.
Sanchore police in Rajasthan's Jalore district carried out two coordinated operations targeting narcotics trafficking. During the raids, officers seized 1.589 kilograms of poppy husk and 1.549 kilograms of opium latex, substances commonly used in the production of illegal narcotics.
The seized material was recovered from locations linked to a local smuggling network. Following the confiscation, three individuals suspected of involvement in the drug trade were arrested and taken into custody for further investigation.
Authorities said the operation underscores the police's intensified focus on curbing the flow of narcotics in the region. The seized quantities represent a significant haul, reflecting the scale of illicit activity that law enforcement aims to dismantle.
The arrested suspects are expected to face charges under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act. Police continue to monitor related networks to prevent further trafficking.
The successful seizure and arrests demonstrate the effectiveness of coordinated police action in disrupting drug supply chains in western Rajasthan.
The seized material was recovered from locations linked to a local smuggling network. Following the confiscation, three individuals suspected of involvement in the drug trade were arrested and taken into custody for further investigation.
Authorities said the operation underscores the police's intensified focus on curbing the flow of narcotics in the region. The seized quantities represent a significant haul, reflecting the scale of illicit activity that law enforcement aims to dismantle.
The arrested suspects are expected to face charges under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act. Police continue to monitor related networks to prevent further trafficking.
The successful seizure and arrests demonstrate the effectiveness of coordinated police action in disrupting drug supply chains in western Rajasthan.