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Haryana: Karnal Police arrest 358 in drug trafficking cases, seize over 1.16 tonnes of contraband in 2026

Karnal, Nov 14 (UNI) Karnal Police have arrested 358 people in 196 cases registered under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act this year, seizing more than 1.16 tonnes of narcotic substances and opium plants in a crackdown on drug trafficking, officials said today.
The figures, covering January 1 to November 13, reflect extensive police operations against the illegal drug trade, with substantial recoveries of cannabis, poppy husk, heroin and other prohibited substances.
According to district police data, the seizures included 603.460 kg of cannabis leaves, 508.059 kg of poppy husk, 51.385 kg of opium plants, 2.087 kg of heroin and 2.015 kg of sulfa, a cannabis-derived substance.
Police also recovered 8,830 intoxicating tablets, 1,596 capsules and one medical termination of pregnancy (MTP) kit during the operations.
The arrests and seizures were made across the district as part of an enforcement campaign under the supervision of Superintendent of Police Karan Goel.
Police said special teams were monitoring suspected traffickers, investigating supply networks and identifying those involved in transporting and distributing narcotics.
The campaign aims to disrupt illegal drug supplies and prevent substance abuse, particularly among young people.
Superintendent of Police Karan Goel appealed to residents to report suspected drug trafficking and illegal sales in their neighbourhoods.
"Anyone having information about the sale or trafficking of narcotics should immediately inform the police. The identity of informants will be kept confidential," he said.
Police said investigations into suspected drug supply networks and enforcement operations would continue across the district.
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