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Seven Arrested in Ranchi for Brown Sugar Trafficking

In a recent crackdown, Ranchi police arrested seven individuals, including two women, for their involvement in the trafficking of brown sugar valued at 1.5 million rupees. The operation, conducted in the Shantinagar area, led to the seizure of significant quantities of drugs and other items. Authorities are continuing their investigation under the NDPS Act, highlighting the ongoing battle against drug-related crimes in the region. This incident raises concerns about the drug trade and its impact on local communities.
By Narendra Chaudhary | Jan 1, 2026, 11:59 IST
Seven Arrested in Ranchi for Brown Sugar Trafficking

Major Drug Bust in Ranchi

In a significant operation, authorities in Ranchi apprehended seven individuals, including two women, after seizing brown sugar valued at 1.5 million rupees. This information was disclosed by the police on Wednesday.


A senior police official revealed that the operation was initiated on Tuesday in the Shantinagar area of the Sadar police station, following intelligence regarding the involvement of certain traffickers in the trade of brown sugar.


City Superintendent of Police Paras Rana stated, "We have arrested seven drug traffickers, including two women, and confiscated 85.71 grams of brown sugar, seven mobile phones, a motorcycle, 7,300 rupees in cash, and an electronic weighing machine."


Additionally, he mentioned that a girl was also taken into custody during the raid. A case has been registered at the Sadar police station under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act of 1985.


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