India, May 7 -- In a major crackdown on inter-state narcotics trafficking, Bargarh Police busted a drug smuggling racket and seized 1,914 kg of contraband ganja, arresting five persons in connection with the case.

The operation was carried out in connection with Jharbandh Police Station Case No. 65 dated May 6, 2026, registered under Sections 20(b)(ii)(C) and 29 of the NDPS Act along with Section 111(2)(b) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS).

According to police, the breakthrough came during a late-night patrolling operation on May 5 by Sub-Inspector Bina Tirkey and staff of Paikmal Police Station in the Jharbandh area. At around 9 pm, a truck bearing registration number UP-65-BT-4318, which was travelling from the Dava side, was inter...