Kapilvastu Police Arrest 19 in Drug Busts
Summary
Kapilvastu police have arrested 19 people in 11 drug-related cases by September 7, seizing marijuana, hashish, heroin, opium and Nitravet tablets. Border surveillance has been tightened as the accused were allegedly smuggling drugs through crossings and by hiding them on their bodies.
Key Points
- District Police Office Kapilvastu arrested 19 people in 11 drug-related cases from the beginning of the current fiscal year to September 7.
- The suspects were allegedly smuggling drugs through border crossings on foot or by hiding them on their bodies.
- Police recovered marijuana, hashish, heroin, opium and 10 Nitravet tablets during the period.
- Deputy Superintendent of Police Ripendra Kumar Singh said those involved have been prosecuted under the law and border surveillance has been increased.
