Central Drugs Control Bureau (CBN) Madhya Pradesh unit seized 2,774.650 kg of illegal opium residue, five vehicles and four persons in three coordinated operations between 27, 28 and 29 October 2026

In the first operation, on 27 October a registered container truck was stopped on the Mumbai‑Delhi Expressway near Sitamau. 115 white bags contained 2,308 kg of opium residue hidden under chickpea husk. One person was arrested under the NDPS Act, 1985

In the second operation, on 28‑29 October a Mahindra pickup truck and a Boleo vehicle were stopped in Ishakpur, Mandla district. 22 plastic bags yielded 416.560 kg of opium residue. One person was arrested, another escaped

In the third operation, on 28 October a Hyundai Grand i10 car and a TVS motorcycle were stopped on the Fatehgarh‑Nayakhera‑Pipaliya Mandi road. 50.090 kg of opium residue was found in two bags. Two people were arrested

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  • Total 2,774.650 kg of opium residue seized
  • 5 vehicles seized
  • 4 arrests
  • Action under NDPS Act