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Crime
42.41 kg Cannabis Confiscated at New Bongaigaon Railway Station, One Person Detained
✍️ India Today NE
🗓 22 Aug 2026, 12:37 PM
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Police seized 42.41 kilograms of cannabis from New Bongaigaon railway station in Assam, detaining a suspect.
Law enforcement officials in Assam reported the seizure of a large quantity of cannabis at New Bongaigaon railway station.
The confiscated amount weighed 42.41 kilograms, and a suspect was taken into custody for further investigation.
The incident highlights ongoing concerns about drug trafficking through railway networks in the northeastern region, prompting authorities to intensify inspections.
Investigators are reviewing CCTV footage and coordinating with anti‑narcotics units to trace the source and prevent similar attempts.
The confiscated amount weighed 42.41 kilograms, and a suspect was taken into custody for further investigation.
The incident highlights ongoing concerns about drug trafficking through railway networks in the northeastern region, prompting authorities to intensify inspections.
Investigators are reviewing CCTV footage and coordinating with anti‑narcotics units to trace the source and prevent similar attempts.