Swift action by RPF/NFR leads to multiple narcotic seizures and arrests

Maligaon, Jun 02, 2025 : The Railway Protection Force (RPF) of Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR)has been conducting intensive checks and surveillance to prevent the smuggling of contraband substances through railway routes. In a series of successful operations from 1st to 16th May, 2025 RPF has apprehended 20 persons involved in smuggling of banned narcotics and sedatives, recovering contraband goods worth more than Rs. 5.35 crores from different locations across the zone.

On 7th May 2025, in a major operation at Guwahati Railway Station, the Railway Protection Force (RPF), Guwahati, in coordination with staffs of Panbazar Police Station, apprehended a female passenger based on specific intelligence. The joint team recovered 20,000 YABA tablets, valued at approximately Rs. 5 crore, from the possession of the woman aboard Train No. 12516 (Silchar–Coimbatore). The accused, along with the seized contraband, was handed over to Panbazar Police Station, where a case was registered under the NDPS Act.

Earlier, on 03.05.2025, a team of RPF personnel from RPF Post Agartala, in a joint operation with GRP/Agartala, apprehended two individuals at Agartala Railway Station for smuggling Ganja. The team recovered 22.775 kg of Ganja, valued at approximately Rs. 2,27,750/-. The accused were handed over to GRP/Agartala, where a case was registered under the NDPS Act.

These operations reflect the strong resolve and continuous efforts of NFR to curb the menace of narcotic smuggling through railways. RPF of NFR remains committed to maintaining the safety and security of railway passengers and premises.