Bengaluru police seize ₹21.17 crore worth of drugs in major post office operation: Report

The operation uncovered 606 parcels of illicit substances from multiple countries, leading to several arrests.

Published on: Oct 18, 2024, 17:30:05 IST

By Yamini C S

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Bengaluru’s Central Crime Branch (CCB) Narcotics Control Unit has successfully intercepted a massive drug haul worth ₹21.17 crore in a recent operation at the city’s Foreign Post Office. In collaboration with Customs officials, the team uncovered 606 parcels containing a variety of illicit substances smuggled from countries including the US, UK, Belgium, Thailand, and the Netherlands, the India Today reported.

The operation involved inspecting over 3,500 suspicious parcels leading to the discovery of drugs such as hydro ganja, LSD, MDMA crystals, ecstasy tablets, heroin, cocaine, amphetamine, charas, and ganja oil. (HT File)

The operation involved inspecting over 3,500 suspicious parcels, with the help of a canine squad, leading to the discovery of drugs such as hydro ganja, LSD, MDMA crystals, ecstasy tablets, heroin, cocaine, amphetamine, charas, and ganja oil. Authorities believe these drugs were being smuggled into India via the Indian Postal Service with the intent to sell them at inflated prices in Bengaluru, the report said.

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Further investigations revealed that the smugglers were operating a larger illicit network, catering to known clients in the city. This seizure adds to the growing number of drug-related cases being investigated by the CCB Narcotics Unit. So far this year, the unit has registered 12 cases and arrested several individuals involved in similar drug trafficking activities, the publication noted.

In a related incident, three individuals were arrested in September in connection with multiple cases, including two registered at HSR Layout Police Station and one at the CCB Station. The Foreign Post Office raid is part of a larger crackdown on the drug trade in Bengaluru, with authorities continuing their efforts to dismantle smuggling rings.

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Ongoing investigations suggest that more arrests could follow as authorities track the network behind these illegal operations, the report further stated.

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Yamini C S
Yamini CS is a Senior Content Producer at Hindustan Times with nearly six years of experience in digital journalism. She is part of the India News desk, where she works on a wide range of stories cutting across civic issues, city-based developments, politics, governance, public policy, breaking news, trending topics, and international affairs that have an impact on India. Her role involves tracking fast-moving developments, verifying information from official and on-ground sources, and presenting news in a clear, accessible format for a digital-first audience. A significant part of her work includes handling live blogs during major news events, such as elections, court verdicts, political developments, civic disruptions, protests, weather-related alerts, and unfolding national or international incidents. Through live coverage, she focuses on timely updates to help readers follow complex stories as they evolve. Before moving to the broader India News desk, Yamini was associated with the Bengaluru desk at Hindustan Times, where she extensively covered urban governance, infrastructure, traffic and transport issues, weather events, public grievances, and civic administration in the city. This experience strengthened her grounding in city reporting and sharpened her focus on citizen-centric journalism. She began her career as a correspondent with Reuters after completing a postgraduate diploma in journalism from the Indian Institute of Journalism and New Media. Her early training instilled a strong emphasis on accuracy, sourcing, and news ethics, which continue to shape her reporting style. Outside of work, Yamini enjoys reading across genres, listening to music, and spending time with her family, which help her maintain balance in a fast-paced newsroom environment.Read More

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