Kolkata Police STF busts interstate drug trafficking racket in Purulia, detains 7: CM
The Kolkata Police Special Task Force intercepted a drug trafficking operation in Purulia, West Bengal, seizing a large quantity of ganja from a truck. Seven individuals were detained, and the state government reaffirmed its zero-tolerance policy toward narcotics.
Why it matters
Interstate drug trafficking remains a critical law enforcement challenge, and this operation highlights the ongoing efforts to curb illegal contraband movement in India.
West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari on Tuesday (July 28, 2026) said the Kolkata Police STF has busted an interstate drug trafficking racket and detained seven people during an operation in Purulia district.
He said the Special Task Force of Kolkata Police, along with the Purulia district police, intercepted a truck on NH-18 near the Belkuri Toll Plaza under the Purulia Muffasil PS on Monday (July 27, 2026) night and seized a large quantity of ganja.
The Chief Minister did not give details of the quantity and value of the contraband seized during the operation.
"I commend the swift, coordinated and resolute action of our Law Enforcement Agencies," the Chief Minister said in a post on X.
The contraband was recovered from a "specially concealed cavity behind the driver's seat of the truck", he said.
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