Rajkot Railway Police Seize Ganja Worth Over ₹9 Lakh, One Arrested, Another Absconding
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An accused was arrested with 18.859 kg of ganja at Rajkot Railway Station after a joint operation by the Local Crime Branch (LCB) and Western Railway Police. The police also seized a mobile phone, cash and two trolley bags, taking the total value of the seized items to ₹9.41 lakh.
The action was carried out under the ‘Say No to Drugs’ campaign to prevent drug abuse among young people and stop the sale and use of illegal drugs.
Suspect Caught on Platform No. 1
Police teams from LCB Western Railway, Rajkot and Railway Police were checking trains and passengers at the railway station. During the checking, they noticed a person behaving suspiciously on Platform No. 1. A search of his two trolley bags led to the recovery of 18.859 kg of ganja.
₹9.41 Lakh Property Seized
Police arrested the accused and seized the following items:
- Ganja: 18.859 kg — ₹9,23,340
- Mobile phone: ₹15,000
- Cash: ₹1,800
- Two trolley bags: ₹1,000
- Total: ₹9,41,140
Case Registered Under NDPS Act
Following the seizure, police started the process of registering a case at Rajkot Railway Police Station under the NDPS Act. The seized ganja and other items have been taken into police custody as part of the investigation.
Another Accused Named in Case
Police have also named another person as an accused in this case. The second accused is currently absconding. The police teams involved in the operation included officers and personnel from LCB Western Railway, Rajkot and Railway Police, Rajkot.
Police said checking and patrolling at the railway station are being strengthened to prevent the transportation of narcotic substances. The operation was part of efforts to take action against the sale, use and movement of drugs.
