Patna, May 2: In a significant crackdown on drug trafficking in Bihar’s Gopalganj district, police have arrested a man and a woman, seizing approximately 95 grams of heroin from their possession. The operation was conducted during a routine vehicle inspection by the Manjhgadh police station.
The incident occurred near the Bahorhata bridge on Thursday night, where police were carrying out a vehicle check. During the operation, a man and a woman riding a black Apache motorcycle appeared nervous upon seeing the police and attempted to flee.
Acting swiftly, the police pursued and apprehended both individuals. A search revealed 135 small packets of heroin hidden in a bag, totaling around 95 grams.
The arrested individuals have been identified as 43-year-old Harkesh Singh, a resident of Karsghat under the Mohammadpur police station, and Roshan Tara from Ward No. 2 of the Nagar police station. Both are residents of Gopalganj district.
In addition to the drugs, police also confiscated a mobile phone and some cash from the suspects. A formal seizure list was prepared on the spot, and the families of the accused were notified post-arrest.
During interrogation, the suspects failed to provide satisfactory explanations, raising suspicions about their involvement in a larger drug trafficking network. Investigators are now working to identify other individuals connected to the supply chain.
Rajesh Kumar, the Sub-Divisional Police Officer of the Sidhiwala range, stated on Friday that the suspects were apprehended under suspicious circumstances during the routine checks. He noted that the immediate recovery of several packets of smack led to their arrest.
An FIR has been registered under the relevant sections of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act at the Manjhgadh police station. Ongoing investigations aim to gather comprehensive information about the network and bring other offenders to justice.
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