Railway Police Seize 16 Kilograms of Ganja on Bengaluru Train in Katpadi

Police in Vellore seized sixteen kilograms of ganja aboard an express train at the Katpadi railway station on Wednesday.

Police Action

The Government Railway Police found the narcotics during a special drive against illegal drug transport on trains called Operation Narcos. A team was carrying out surprise checks at the station when they spotted an abandoned bag filled with bundles of ganja in the luggage carrier of a general compartment.

Investigation

Investigators found that two passengers got off the express train and ran away after seeing the police team checking the coaches. The Katpadi Government Railway Police registered a case and started checking CCTV footage to find the smuggling gang. An active probe into the incident is ongoing.

Context

Railway stations serve as common transit points for illegal drug movement due to the high volume of daily passengers and long-distance trains. Law enforcement agencies run special operations like Operation Narcos to crack down on these supply lines and secure public transport networks.