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Haryana: HSNCB confiscates 40.15 quintals of powdered poppy seeds valued at approximately Rs 3 crore

Haryana State Narcotics Control Bureau (HSNCB) has confiscated 40.15 quintals of powdered poppy seeds valued at approximately 3 crore rupees from a truck on the Kundli Manesar Palwal Highway in Palwal. Haryana Director General of Police, Shatrujeet Kapur said that two individuals have been apprehended in connection with the seizure. The truck was traveling from Chatra in Jharkhand to Jodhpur in Rajasthan.<br />'' <br />''He said that acting on a tip-off, a team of Rohtak Unit of the Haryana State Narcotics Control Bureau intercepted the truck at the KMP Toll Plaza in Palwal. A thorough search revealed the banned substance in the truck, leading to the arrest of two individuals, both residents of Rajasthan. He said, their arrest is expected to yield more information about the drug trafficking network and its operations.<br />'' <br />''DGP praised HSNCB's commitment to continued actions against drug traffickers.<br />'' <br />''He has urged the public to report any drug sales they encounter by calling the HSNCB's toll-free number at 90508-91508. The identity of the informant will be kept strictly confidential.<br />'' <br />''<span style="color: #222222;">DGP said that Haryana Police has registered 3269 cases under various sections of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act up until September this year. In connection with these cases, a total of 4,456 drug smugglers have been arrested.</span><span style="font-weight: bold;">         </span><br />

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