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Directorate Of Revenue Intelligence Seizes 845 Kg Drugs, Arrests 15 In Nationwide Operations

The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) conducted a series of intelligence-led operations across the country, targeting illicit drug trafficking networks. According to official statements, the agency seized more than 845 kilograms of various narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances during these nationwide actions.

State

Multiple States

First reported

September 2026

Total contraband seized

Over 845 kg

Total arrests

15 individuals

Agency involved

Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI)

Substances seized

Charas, cannabis or ganja, cocaine, and amphetamine

Locations mentioned

Gorakhpur Railway Station, Bodh Gaya, and IGI Airport New Delhi

The full story

Everything you need to know about this case, in one place.

Investigators intercepted multiple shipments and passengers across different locations, including railway stations, airports, and roadways. The seized contraband included cannabis, charas from Nepal, cocaine brought from Dubai via Doha, and amphetamine-type stimulants. Officials reported that 15 individuals were arrested in connection with these operations.

Notable actions included intercepting passengers carrying concealed charas at Gorakhpur Railway Station, recovering large quantities of cannabis near Bodh Gaya hidden under rice husk, and seizing cocaine from a passenger's baggage at Indira Gandhi International Airport in New Delhi.

Not yet reported: The reports do not specify the judicial status or court outcomes for the arrested individuals.

Where the case stands

The latest position in the reports we read.

The DRI has completed the seizures and arrested 15 individuals as part of its ongoing nationwide crackdown on drug trafficking.

Who was affected

Described in general terms; we do not name victims.

The general public and transport networks targeted by drug smuggling syndicates operating across multiple states and international routes.

Timeline

Key dates as reported, oldest first.

September 15, 2026DRI officers intercepted an Indian passenger arriving from Dubai via Doha at IGI Airport and recovered cocaine.

September 20, 2026DRI officers intercepted two female passengers travelling on the Jan Nayak Express at Gorakhpur Railway Station and recovered charas.

How the scam worked

The method described in the reports.

Smugglers attempted to transport charas by concealing it in kneecaps wrapped around their thighs and hiding it under sarees while travelling by train.
Cannabis shipments were transported in vehicles and packed inside large numbers of packets concealed within rice husk.
Cocaine was packed into multiple packets and smuggled inside the checked baggage of an international air passenger.
Amphetamine consignments were intercepted across multiple operations resulting in the arrest of several individuals.

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Sources and further reading

Optional. The full story is above; these are the original reports it was prepared from.

rediff.comOriginal report RediffOpens via Google News DRI seizes 845 kg contraband, arrests 15 accused in fortnight-long operation - FM BharatFM Bharat · 21 Sept 2026 DRI seizes over 845 kg of drugs in nationwide crackdown, 15 arrested - The FederalThe Federal · 21 Sept 2026

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