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MP Police Seize 70 Lakh Poppy Straw, Inter-State Smuggler Held
✍️ Amar Ujala · Madhya Pradesh
🗓 21 Jun 2026, 03:31 PM
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Madhya Pradesh police have seized over 106 kg of poppy straw, valued at approximately 70 lakh rupees, in the Guna district. An inter-state smuggler was apprehended during the operation.
In a significant crackdown on drug trafficking, the Guna police in Madhya Pradesh have confiscated a large consignment of poppy straw. The operation, conducted by the Mayana police station, resulted in the seizure of over 106 kilograms of the narcotic substance.
The seized poppy straw is estimated to be worth around 70 lakh rupees. Police have also impounded the vehicle used to transport the illegal goods. Authorities have apprehended an inter-state smuggler in connection with the seizure, indicating a potential trafficking network operating across state borders.
The successful operation highlights the ongoing efforts by law enforcement agencies in Madhya Pradesh to combat the menace of drug smuggling and ensure the safety of citizens. Further investigations are likely to be conducted to uncover the full extent of the smuggling operation.
The seized poppy straw is estimated to be worth around 70 lakh rupees. Police have also impounded the vehicle used to transport the illegal goods. Authorities have apprehended an inter-state smuggler in connection with the seizure, indicating a potential trafficking network operating across state borders.
The successful operation highlights the ongoing efforts by law enforcement agencies in Madhya Pradesh to combat the menace of drug smuggling and ensure the safety of citizens. Further investigations are likely to be conducted to uncover the full extent of the smuggling operation.