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Five held in Chandauli as Police seize 112kg of cannabis in two operations
Chandauli police arrested five alleged drug smugglers and seized 112 kilograms of cannabis in two operations in Baburi and Mughalsarai. In a separate check near a hospital on GT Road, Mughalsarai police recovered 8.5 kilograms of cannabis from a car and detained three suspects. Police said NDPS Act cases were registered and investigations are ongoing.
Why It Matters
The arrests highlight ongoing drug trafficking concerns in the region and show police efforts to curb illegal cannabis networks.
Timeline
4 Events
NDPS Act cases registered; investigation underway
April 19, 2026
Police said cases had been registered under the NDPS Act in both matters and further investigation was under way.
Arrested trio named; origins and supply route claimed
April 19, 2026
The arrested individuals were identified as Hemant Kumar Saroj (Pratapgarh), Rahul Tiwari (Buxar, Bihar), and Manju Devi (Gaya, Bihar). They told investigators they brought cannabis from Odisha and sold it in the Varanasi region.
Mughalsarai operation: car stopped near hospital; 8.5 kg cannabis recovered
April 19, 2026
During routine checks, Mughalsarai police stopped a car near a hospital on GT Road; occupants attempted to flee but were apprehended, and 8.5 kilograms of cannabis were recovered from the car.
Chandauli operation: five smugglers arrested; 112 kg cannabis seized
April 19, 2026
Chandauli police arrested five alleged drug smugglers and seized 112 kilograms of cannabis in two separate operations under the Baburi and Mughalsarai police station areas.