Tripura: Three drug peddlers nabbed at Agartala railway station with over 3 kg ganja

AGARTALA: In a joint operation on late Monday night, the Government Railway Police (GRP) and Railway Protection Force (RPF) apprehended three alleged drug peddlers at Agartala Railway Station and seized 3.24 kg dry cannabis concealed in a large carry bag (pith bag).

The contraband was reportedly being transported to Chennai. Acting on a tip-off, the security personnel intercepted the suspects during routine surveillance at the station. Upon inspection, they discovered the tightly packed cannabis hidden in a single packet within the bag.

During preliminary interrogation, the trio admitted that they intended to travel to Chennai, where the seized cannabis could fetch a street value of approximately Rs 1 lakh. The three accused have been identified as Kabir Hossain (25), Jagir Miah (24), Manik Miah (25).  A case has been registered under the relevant sections of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act at the Agartala GRP police station. (ANI)

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