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a day ago
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Woman held in Delhi for smuggling 12.55 kg cannabis from West Bengal via train
New Delhi, Aug 11 (PTI) A 38-year-old woman was arrested in Delhi for allegedly transporting more than 12 kilogram of cannabis concealed in trolley bag from West Bengal via train, police said on Monday. According to police, she was supplying the contraband as part of an interstate drug supply network. The accused, Archana Manna, from Kolkata, was arrested at Ashram Flyover while travelling in an autorickshaw with her daughter and two grandchildren, they said. Preliminary investigation revealed that Manna, moved to Delhi in 2014 and has been working as a domestic help. Her husband died two decades ago. She was allegedly lured into drug trafficking by acquaintances in Govind Puri, who offered her Rs 10,000 for each delivery. Police said she was trained by the network in using encrypted apps and deleting call logs to avoid detection. Videos found on her phone showed her discussing the quality of ganja during purchase, they added. They said that 12.55 kilogram of ganja, packed in 12 polythene packets and concealed in a trolley bag, was seized from her possession. The contraband was confirmed to be ganja by a Forensic Science Laboratory (FSL) team at the spot, they said. Deputy Commissioner of Police (Crime) Harsh Indora said the operation followed specific intelligence received on June 16 about a woman transporting cannabis from Odisha and West Bengal to Delhi by train. Police were deployed at Kashmere Gate railway station to monitor the suspect. The accused managed to slip out of the station amid the rush but was later traced to an autorickshaw heading towards Govind Puri. She was intercepted at Ashram Flyover and the narcotics were seized after due legal procedures under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act (NDPS) Act. The accused has been booked under the NDPS Act and further investigation into the supply chain, believed to operate across Odisha, West Bengal, and Delhi, is continuing. PTI SSJ OZ OZ view comments First Published: August 12, 2025, 00:45 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Time of India
a day ago
- Time of India
Woman caught smuggling ganja to Delhi by train, earned Rs 10k per trip
New Delhi: A 38-year-old woman who regularly ferried high-quality ganja from West Bengal to Delhi by train, earning money per trip, was arrested by Delhi Police's Crime Branch. According to police, the accused, identified as Archana Manna, a resident of Kolkata, worked for a narcotics network operating along the Odisha–West Bengal–Delhi route. She allegedly used encrypted apps, delete call logs, and adopted other secret methods to evade detection. Police said she was offered Rs 10,000 for every consignment she delivered. "On June 16, acting on a tip-off, a police team was deployed to monitor her movements. Officers learned that Manna had arrived in Delhi by train from West Bengal carrying a consignment of ganja. She managed to slip past police surveillance at Kashmere Gate railway station in the rush but was later traced to an auto-rickshaw headed towards Govindpuri," DCP (Crime) Harsh Indora said. You Can Also Check: Delhi AQI | Weather in Delhi | Bank Holidays in Delhi | Public Holidays in Delhi "Around Ashram Flyover, the team stopped the auto and checked her briefcase. Inside, they found 12 packets containing 12.5 kg of ganja, which were later confirmed by the Forensic Science Laboratory team. The cops also recovered videos from her phone in which she can be seen discussing the quality of ganja with suppliers," DCP added. Manna, whose husband died 20 years ago, had moved to Delhi in 2014 and initially worked as a maid. She allegedly entered the drug trade through a friend in Govindpuri. In June, while visiting her ailing father in West Bengal, she agreed to carry a consignment for the network, the cops said. "Manna came to know through her friend, who resides in south Delhi's Govindpuri that she may earn extra money if she supplies ganja to Delhi. She was offered Rs 10,000 for every supply. In June, she went to West Bengal to see her father, who is unwell and agreed to supply ganja," a senior police officer said. Police have filed a chargesheet against her under the NDPS Act, and the investigation to identify her handlers and associates is ongoing. Stay updated with the latest local news from your city on Times of India (TOI). Check upcoming bank holidays , public holidays , and current gold rates and silver prices in your area.
