The Railway Protection Force seized a substantial amount of ganja, valued at Rs 6.50 lakh, at Ranchi station, highlighting ongoing efforts to combat drug trafficking on Indian railways.
The Railway Protection Force (RPF) has seized 13 kg of ganja estimated to be worth Rs 6.50 lakh from Visakhapatnam-Banaras Express at Ranchi station, an official statement said on Thursday.
RPF personnel spotted an unattended and suspicious green trolley bag under seat no 37 of Coach no A-2 of the train on Wednesday, the statement said.
Following a thorough search, the personnel found several packets wrapped in brown plastic wrappers, which prima facie appeared to be ganja.
The incident was immediately reported to Assistant Security Commissioner RPF Muri, who reached the spot, and the trolley bag was checked after following all legal formalities.
A total of 13 packets weighing a total of 13 kg of narcotic substance (ganja/marijuana) were seized from the green trolley bag, worth approximately Rs 6.50 lakh, the statement said.
After completing all legal formalities, the seized ganja was handed over to GRP/Ranchi for further legal action.