On January 14, 2025, Chandigarh Police intercepted a significant drug trafficking operation at the Sector 43 Bus Terminal, seizing 2 kilograms of opium with an estimated market value of ₹10 lakh. The operation led to the arrest of two individuals traveling from Himachal Pradesh, who are suspected of attempting to distribute the narcotics within the city.
The police acted on intelligence reports indicating the presence of the suspects at the bus terminal. Upon their arrival, the officers conducted a thorough search, uncovering the opium concealed in their luggage. The arrested individuals are currently in police custody, facing charges under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act.
This seizure is part of a broader effort by Chandigarh Police to combat the rising drug menace in the region. Authorities have been intensifying surveillance and conducting regular checks at key transit points, including bus terminals and railway stations, to disrupt the supply chain of illegal substances.