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Crime
Opium Seized in Ludhiana
✍️ Amar Ujala · Ludhiana
🗓 12 Aug 2026, 05:02 PM
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Authorities have seized 1.138 kg of opium concealed inside a roti maker in Ludhiana. The opium was being smuggled under the guise of a parcel.
In a significant bust, law enforcement officials in Ludhiana have uncovered a unique method of smuggling. A parcel containing a roti maker was found to have 1.138 kg of opium hidden inside. This seizure highlights the creative ways smugglers attempt to evade detection. The roti maker, a common household appliance, was used as a disguise to transport the illicit substance. Further investigation is likely to reveal more details about the smuggling operation and those involved.