Mahasamund, Chhattisgarh |In a major breakthrough against narcotics trafficking, Mahasamund Police launched an intensive operation under “Operation Nishchay,” resulting in the seizure of over 685.890 kilograms of cannabis and 700 intoxicating tablets within just 10 hours. The coordinated crackdown spanned four police station jurisdictions and led to the arrest of 13 accused individuals, including suspects from multiple states.
Key Highlights of the Operation
Authorities reported that the seized cannabis, weighing nearly 6.86 quintals, is valued at approximately ₹3.42 crore ($410,000 USD approx.). In addition, law enforcement confiscated multiple vehicles used for trafficking—including a pickup truck, a motorcycle, a cargo truck, and two cars—bringing the total value of seized assets to ₹4.61 crore ($550,000 USD approx.).
Out of the 13 arrested individuals:
- 6 are residents of Chhattisgarh
- 7 belong to other Indian states, indicating a wider interstate drug network
Multi-Location Crackdown
The operation covered Komakhan, Basna, Singhodha, and Mahasamund police stations, with assistance from the Anti-Narcotics Task Force (ANTF), Railway Protection Force (RPF), and police units from neighboring districts.
Komakhan: Truck and Car Seizures
Police intercepted a truck traveling from Odisha and seized 25 kg of cannabis hidden beneath the driver’s seat. Two individuals from Madhya Pradesh were arrested. Authorities revealed that the consignment was being transported from Odisha to Singrauli.
In a separate case, officers stopped a sedan carrying 200 kg of cannabis, concealed in plastic sacks inside the vehicle. The suspects admitted the consignment originated from Malkangiri, Odisha, and was headed to Uttar Pradesh.
Basna: Cannabis Hidden in Household Goods
In Basna, police uncovered a sophisticated smuggling attempt where 454.890 kg of cannabis was hidden inside a pickup vehicle under the guise of household goods transported by a packers-and-movers service. One आरोपी from Rajasthan was arrested in this case.
Singhodha: Bike-Based Distribution Network
In another interception, officers seized 6 kg of cannabis from two individuals traveling on a motorcycle. Investigations revealed a direct supplier-buyer link between Odisha and Chhattisgarh.
Mahasamund: Illegal Pharmaceutical Distribution
In a separate raid near a railway station, police arrested five individuals involved in the illegal distribution of pharmaceutical drugs. Authorities recovered 700 capsules of Spasmo Proxyvon Plus, a controlled substance containing Tramadol, along with five mobile phones.
Smuggling Methods Foiled
Officials stated that traffickers employed multiple methods to evade detection, including:
- Concealing drugs in commercial trucks and private vehicles
- Using packers and movers services as cover
- Transport via motorcycles and trains
Despite these tactics, police successfully dismantled the network through swift intelligence and coordinated action.
Wider Impact and Ongoing Efforts
Over the past three months, Mahasamund Police have registered 63 narcotics cases, seizing more than 4,054 kg of cannabis and arresting 165 individuals, including 117 suspects from outside the state.
Senior officials emphasized that the latest operation demonstrates the department’s commitment to eliminating drug trafficking networks and protecting communities from substance abuse.
Investigation Continues
Police confirmed that further investigations are underway to identify absconding suppliers and dismantle the larger interstate drug syndicate. Additional arrests are expected in the coming days.
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