Police intercept contraband shipment from Kharagpur destined for Ghatshila buyer
Key Points:
- Dipender Somani caught fleeing with 20.050 kg ganja in sack at bus stand
- Mobile phone, cash recovered during search operation by Circle Officer
- Accused reveals supply chain from Kharagpur’s Divakar Dube to Ghatshila’s Sunil
BAHARAGORA – Police arrested a man carrying over 20 kilograms of ganja at Bahragora bus stand following a tip-off about contraband arriving from Kharagpur.
Bahragora police received secret information around 11:00 AM on November 8. The tip indicated suspicious activity at the bus stand. A man was arriving with narcotics, sources said.
Circle Officer Bahragora led the raiding team. A case was registered at Bahragora police station. The operation was launched immediately after verification.
Police spotted a man carrying a sack. He became nervous upon seeing officers. However, he attempted to flee the scene.
The suspect was apprehended with assistance from personnel. Circle Officer remained present during the search. Moreover, proper procedures were followed throughout the operation.
Officers recovered 20.050 kilograms of ganja-like substance. The contraband was concealed inside a sack. In addition, other items were seized from the accused.
A black Redmi Android mobile was found. The phone had IMEI numbers 86226174954905 and 86226174954913. Besides, it contained a Jio SIM card with number 89180676778.
Police also recovered a brown wallet. It contained Rs 540 in cash. Furthermore, all items were confiscated following legal procedures.
The accused was identified as Dipender Somani. He was formally arrested at the scene. On the other hand, interrogation revealed crucial information.
Somani disclosed details about the supply chain. He obtained the ganja from Divakar Dube in Kharagpur. The contraband was destined for Sunil in Ghatshila.
The accused planned to deliver the entire consignment. He was using the bus stand as handover point. Meanwhile, police are investigating the broader network.
Anti-drug operations have intensified across the region. Authorities are targeting multiple trafficking routes. Moreover, coordination between districts has improved significantly.
Similar anti-narcotics campaigns are ongoing in neighboring areas. Law enforcement agencies remain vigilant about interstate smuggling. In contrast, traffickers continue seeking new routes.
The arrest demonstrates effective intelligence gathering. Timely action prevented distribution of contraband. Furthermore, police drives against narcotics have yielded positive results.
Bahragora falls on the border with West Bengal. This makes it vulnerable to smuggling activities. However, increased surveillance has deterred criminal elements.
The investigation is examining connections in Kharagpur and Ghatshila. Police are tracking down Divakar Dube and Sunil. Besides, other associates are being identified through interrogation.
The seized ganja will undergo forensic testing. Legal proceedings against Somani have begun. Moreover, authorities are strengthening interstate coordination to combat drug trafficking.
