Sonbhadra Police Seize 52kg Cannabis in Operation Shuddhi
Sonbhadra police arrested three suspects and seized 52kg of cannabis worth ₹26.4 lakh during Operation Shuddhi.
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In a major crackdown on narcotics trafficking, the Sonbhadra police have successfully executed a high-stakes mission under 'Operation Shuddhi', resulting in the arrest of three individuals and the seizure of a massive quantity of illegal cannabis.
Massive Drug Cache Recovered
The operation, which took place in the early hours of October 13, 2026, led authorities to a significant haul of contraband. Police officers recovered 52 kilograms and 745 grams of cannabis, which was found packed into four large plastic sacks. The estimated street value of the seized narcotics is approximately ₹2.64 million.
In addition to the drugs, law enforcement officials seized a Renault Triber vehicle (registration number UP53FK 8248) used to transport the illegal substances. The vehicle is valued at approximately ₹1 million.
Details of the Midnight Raid
The precision strike occurred at approximately 1:55 a.m. in front of the Preetnagar police outpost, located within the Chopan police station jurisdiction. This joint operation was a coordinated effort between the Chopan police and the Special Operations Group (SOG).
The mission was carried out under the strategic direction of Sonbhadra Superintendent of Police, Abhishek Verma, with direct supervision from Additional Superintendent of Police (City/Headquarters) Mavis Talk and City Circle Officer Randhir Mishra. Key field officers involved in the operation included Chopan Station House Officer Gopal Ji Gupta and SOG in-charge Ramswaroop Verma.
Suspects Identified and Charged
The three suspects apprehended during the raid have been identified as residents of the Kataya police station area in the Gopalganj district of Bihar. The accused are:
- Satyendra Yadav
- Anoop Upadhyay
- Rajan Yadav
Following the arrests, the suspects are facing serious legal consequences under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act. They have been charged under sections 8, 20, 27A, 29, and 60 of the Act, as investigations continue into the wider network involved in this trafficking attempt.