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Crime
Two Arrested in Kishanganj Raid Linked to Large Drug and Coca-Cola Syrup Seizure in Alipurduar, West Bengal
✍️ Amar Ujala · Bihar
🗓 08 Sep 2026, 12:17 PM
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Police from Birpara in West Bengal raided Kishanganj, Bihar, and detained two suspects after a massive haul of narcotics and Coca‑Cola syrup was recovered in Alipurduar district.
West Bengal police from Birpara police station conducted a surprise operation in Kishanganj, Bihar, on Tuesday, apprehending two individuals suspected of involvement in a drug trafficking network. The raid was prompted by intelligence linking the suspects to a recent seizure of a large consignment of narcotics and Coca‑Cola syrup recovered in Alipurduar district, a known transit point for illicit substances.
Authorities disclosed that the Alipurduar haul comprised several kilograms of illegal drugs alongside dozens of bottles of Coca‑Cola syrup, which is often used as a masking agent in drug preparation. The connection between the seized items and the Kishanganj suspects was established through forensic and surveillance evidence, prompting the cross‑state operation.
Both detainees were taken into custody and are being interrogated at the Birpara police station. The investigation remains ongoing, with officials stating that further arrests may follow as they continue to map the supply chain that links Bihar and West Bengal.
The police have not released the names of the arrested individuals, citing procedural norms. No injuries were reported during the raid, and the seized contraband has been handed over to the forensic laboratory for detailed analysis.
The incident underscores the collaborative efforts between state law‑enforcement agencies to curb the growing menace of drug trafficking across regional borders.
Authorities disclosed that the Alipurduar haul comprised several kilograms of illegal drugs alongside dozens of bottles of Coca‑Cola syrup, which is often used as a masking agent in drug preparation. The connection between the seized items and the Kishanganj suspects was established through forensic and surveillance evidence, prompting the cross‑state operation.
Both detainees were taken into custody and are being interrogated at the Birpara police station. The investigation remains ongoing, with officials stating that further arrests may follow as they continue to map the supply chain that links Bihar and West Bengal.
The police have not released the names of the arrested individuals, citing procedural norms. No injuries were reported during the raid, and the seized contraband has been handed over to the forensic laboratory for detailed analysis.
The incident underscores the collaborative efforts between state law‑enforcement agencies to curb the growing menace of drug trafficking across regional borders.