The Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) Visakhapatnam unit dismantled an inter-state hashish oil trafficking network at Duvvada Railway Station, arresting five suspects including one woman and seizing 4 kg of the contraband on December 25, 2025
Acting on intelligence inputs, NCB officers conducted a targeted operation at the busy railway station, intercepting the group en route from Andhra Pradesh to other states. The suspects carried hashish oil concealed in sophisticated packaging to evade detection.
Preliminary investigations revealed the network sourced the drug from northern suppliers, using rail routes for distribution across southern markets.
The five arrested individuals face charges under the NDPS Act, with the woman suspect identified as a key courier in the operation. The 4 kg haul, valued at crores, marks a significant blow to regional drug syndicates.
Authorities recovered mobile phones, cash, and travel documents pointing to wider connections, with further interrogations underway.
This bust underscores NCB's intensified vigil at transport hubs during festive seasons, deterring smuggling amid heightened passenger traffic. Vizag's strategic coastal position demands such proactive enforcement to curb narcotics flow.
Ongoing probes aim to unravel the full supply chain, reinforcing community safety in the port city.
