Udaipur, March 8: The Central Narcotics Bureau (CBN) has conducted a significant operation in Chittorgarh district, Rajasthan, seizing over 52 kilograms of illegal opium. This operation was led by the office of the Deputy Narcotics Commissioner (DNC) in Neemuch.
The CBN’s preventive team acted on specific intelligence regarding the illegal diversion of licensed opium. Based on this information, a search operation was carried out at a residential complex near Pandoli Station in the Kapasan area of Chittorgarh.
During the search, it was discovered that the complex was owned by an individual where three licensed opium farmers were residing in rented rooms for agricultural activities. Upon physical verification of the opium present, several serious discrepancies were revealed.
The investigation found a significant difference between the actual quantity of opium possessed by the farmers and the amount recorded in the Preliminary Weighment Register (PWR). According to officials, the total quantity of seized opium and opium-laced water was found to be 52.494 kilograms, which is several times more than the registered production.
Under Rule 13 of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985, it is mandatory for opium farmers to present the collected opium for daily weighing to maintain proper records. However, during the investigation, the seized quantity did not match the official records.
CBN officials stated that the seized opium has been confiscated under Sections 8, 18(B), 19, and 42 of the NDPS Act, 1985. The three farmers involved were not present at the scene during the search, and further inquiries are pending.
The CBN has initiated further investigations to determine where and for what purpose the additional opium was being diverted. Officials emphasized that the Central Narcotics Bureau will continue to take strict action against the trafficking of illegal narcotics and the misuse of licensed opium.
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