The Former Constable Caught Smuggling Ganja incident has drawn attention because this is reportedly not his first involvement in such activities. According to police officials, Shivakrishna previously worked as a CISF constable but later became involved in illegal ganja trafficking.

Task Force DCP Vaibhav Raghunath said the accused had already been caught in ganja-smuggling cases on two earlier occasions. Those cases reportedly led to his suspension from service. Despite previous action, he allegedly continued the illegal trade and was caught for a third time.

Police believe the seizure will help disrupt a larger drug transportation network operating across multiple states. Investigators are now examining possible links to other members of the smuggling chain.

Image Alt Text: Former Constable Caught Smuggling Ganja arrested in Hyderabad with 145 kg ganja seized by police

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The heroin seizure in Bihar took place after the Anti-Narcotics Task Force and police acted on a tip-off. Officials raided locations in Darbhanga and Patna’s Shahpur area, leading to the arrest of five accused.

In Darbhanga, police caught three suspects with about 228 grams of heroin. Based on their inputs, another raid in Patna led to the arrest of two brothers. Authorities recovered 117 grams of heroin, along with a vehicle, mobile phones, and gold items.

Investigators said the drugs were supplied from Silchar in Assam through a network run by a supplier currently based in Guwahati. The accused were distributing drugs across multiple states.

Police have registered cases and are now tracking other members of the network.

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Shah held a high-level meeting with senior officials from central agencies and the Bihar government. He discussed cross-border infiltration, drug trafficking, and internal security issues in the Seemanchal area.

Top officers from intelligence agencies, border forces, and state police attended the meeting. Shah asked officials to strengthen surveillance along the Nepal and Bangladesh borders. He also stressed the need for better coordination between central and state agencies.

After completing his engagements, Shah left for Delhi on Friday afternoon. His visit underlined the Centre’s push to tighten border security and curb illegal activities in the region.

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Under the supervision of SSP Bhupinder Singh Sidhu, a CIA Staff Zira team led by SI Bohar Singh conducted routine patrols near the Ferozepur–Moga Road. Acting on credible intelligence, the team intercepted a suspect near the underbridge turning to Faridkot Road.

Police identified the accused as Tarsem Singh alias Sema, a resident of Kale Ke Hithar. The team recovered 452 grams of ICE from his possession. The drug appeared as clear, glass-like crystals and carries a high addiction risk. Investigators said he waited near the Grain Market area in Ferozepur Cantt to supply customers. Police registered a case under the NDPS Act and launched a probe to trace the supply network.

In another operation under the War Against Drugs Punjab, a CIA Zira team led by SI Dilbag Singh arrested Sarwan from Bharat Nagar, Ferozepur City, near the Valtoha bus stand. The team recovered three pistols and nine live cartridges. Police booked the accused under the Arms Act and continued investigations.

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In Maner, police raided areas near Hospital Mor and seized about 1 kg of hashish, 0.5 kg of opium, a country-made pistol, three cartridges, boxes of illegal liquor, and nearly Rs 12 lakh in cash. Four suspects were arrested, while a key suspect, Piyush, escaped. The total estimated value of drugs recovered in Maner is around Rs 1 crore.

In Raxaul, police intercepted a vehicle near the border and recovered 7.56 kg of hashish. Three men—Ayush Kumar, Chand Mohammad, and Riaz Khan—were arrested. The Raxaul seizure is worth nearly Rs 3 crore in the market.

Police are continuing investigations to trace other suspects connected to this drug network. Authorities said these operations will help curb the spread of illegal drugs in Bihar.

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Police recovered 151 drug injections from the accused. Officers said the group was linked to earlier arrested smugglers. The arrests were made after a raid near Kankarbagh Sai Temple on December 8.

During questioning, the accused revealed that they bought the injections from a local dealer. Police are searching for him. They also admitted they had been selling drugs for six months and mainly targeted students.

In October, police had arrested seven more members of the same network from Kankarbagh and Patna City. Over 16,000 drug injections and 76,000 sleeping pills were seized at that time.

Police have urged parents to stay alert. Drug use can cause serious health problems and harm a child’s mental and physical development.

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According to the ED, financial scrutiny revealed a sophisticated supply chain linking Mizoram-based operatives to Gujarat firms, including Krishiv Enterprises, which allegedly supplied pseudoephedrine tablets and caffeine anhydrous valued at ₹4.54 crore in 2024–25. These chemicals—key precursors for methamphetamine—were allegedly routed to entities linked to Henry Lalbiakzinga, Laltluangzela, and Benjamin Lalawmpuai.

Investigators found that habitual offenders, including Abu Saleh Saif Uddin from Assam and Mizoram residents Zodinthara and Lalrampari, facilitated smuggling operations and hawala transactions. The ED also detected ties between Mizoram firms and Kolkata-based shell companies such as Mahasin Tradecom, managed by a suspect named Mohd. Zafar.

The probe uncovered a deeper cross-border nexus, where Myanmar nationals reportedly misused Indian GST identities to purchase chemical precursors. These substances were transported to Myanmar through the porous border and converted into methamphetamine tablets before being smuggled back into India, mainly through Mizoram.

ED officials reported suspicious financial activity, including ₹11 crore in credits in accounts linked to Abu Saleh and ₹52.8 crore in accounts connected to hawala operator Lalrampari. During the raids, officials seized ₹46.7 lakh in cash, along with digital records and documents. Twenty-one bank accounts suspected of holding proceeds of crime have been frozen under Section 17(1A) of PMLA.

The investigation is ongoing and is expected to uncover more links in the interstate and cross-border narcotics network.

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Home Department officials informed that 12 police stations and 10 Assam Rifles duty posts are now stationed along the 510-km Mizoram–Myanmar border, with enhanced vigilance and coordinated operations playing a key role in curbing illicit activities.

In a major step toward regulated cross-border trade, the state government is moving forward with plans to operationalize border haats, with the first one to be constructed at Zote in Champhai district, as directed by the Ministry of Home Affairs. This initiative is expected to provide a legal channel for trade, reducing reliance on smuggling.

Since October 2025, a total of 21,238 people have been issued passes under the Free Movement Regime (FMR), allowing for legal and regulated movement between India and Myanmar. Authorities noted that this system not only facilitates legitimate crossings but also helps distinguish illegal activity more effectively.

Meanwhile, preparations are underway for the next round of talks between Mizoram and Assam to resolve a long-pending inter-state border dispute, highlighting the state government’s proactive approach to both international and domestic border management.

Officials emphasized that the combination of increased security, regulated trade, and community engagement is expected to maintain the declining trend in smuggling, ensuring better law and order and supporting the local economy in Mizoram.

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During checks on the Ernakulam Junction Express (Train No. 18189) between Ongole and Kavali, police seized 14 kilograms of ganja. Two suspects, Anand Rana (47) from Belisarda, Balangir district, and Milu Matali (25) from Khaliyamunda, Boudh district of Odisha, were arrested. They were later handed over to the GRP police for further investigation.

Police teams systematically inspected suspicious parcels and passengers’ baggage during the operation. Officers ensured that all corners of the station and trains were closely monitored to prevent illegal transportation of drugs.

Officials warned of strict action against anyone involved in smuggling, selling, or consuming ganja and narcotics. Citizens were urged to report drug-related information through toll-free number 1972, Dial 112, or WhatsApp 9121102266, assuring full confidentiality.

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Presenting his report to the U.S. Congress, Trump argued that such activities pose a direct threat to the safety and well-being of American citizens. The list of countries named includes Afghanistan, Mexico, Haiti, Colombia, Peru, Panama, Bolivia, and Burma, among others.

Trump emphasized that the widespread production and trafficking of drugs from these nations fuels the crisis in the United States, worsening addiction and crime. The accusations are expected to trigger diplomatic tensions, particularly with countries like India and China, which reject such sweeping claims. The issue has drawn international attention to global narcotics control.

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