As part of “Operation D-Hunt,” the Railway Police have intensified surveillance on trains to prevent interstate drug smuggling. As part of this initiative, railway police, RPF (Railway Protection Force), and excise officials will jointly inspect parcels and luggage.
With the increased inspections, the police recently seized 168 kg of cannabis that was being smuggled via train. Drug smuggling gangs frequently use trains arriving from North India to transport cannabis. They send images of the hidden stash to intermediaries, who then collect and transport the drugs from railway stations. To curb this, the police, RPF, and excise department have strengthened inspections at all railway stations.
The Railway Police have compiled a file containing photographs of suspects involved in drug smuggling cases via trains. This file has been distributed to officers conducting inspections on trains and platforms. Additionally, authorities are tracking the mobile tower locations of individuals associated with these smuggling networks, according to Railway SP Arun B. Krishna.
With stricter measures in place to prevent drug smuggling via buses, authorities anticipate an increase in smuggling through trains, prompting them to intensify joint inspections.
