बिहार में कार से संदिग्ध तस्करी, SSB ने बरामद की चौंकाने वाली वस्तु

Quick Summary

• Marijuana smuggling in Bihar’s sitamarhi district, bordering Nepal, is reportedly increasing despite action by SSB and police.
• Recent seizure: 30 kg of marijuana confiscated at Sonbarsa; one smuggler arrested (identified as jitendra Mahato from Sonbarsa village).
• Marijuana brought from Nepal due to widespread cultivation there; incidents have risen since the enforcement of liquor prohibition in Bihar.
• Smugglers exploit border routes with lesser security presence to transport cannabis into india and distribute it across districts.
• SSB and police have collectively seized hundreds of kilograms of cannabis recently; seizures of 20-50 kg are commonplace.
• Additional incidents: on April 19, a smuggler was caught with 11 kg of marijuana. On April 14, raids yielded drugs and multiple arrests at various locations in Sonbarsa.

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Indian opinion Analysis

The rise in marijuana trafficking along the Nepal-Bihar border underscores notable challenges for law enforcement after Bihar’s liquor ban. While efforts by the SSB and local police-such as recent seizures-highlight proactive measures, smugglers continue exploiting gaps along understaffed or less-secured areas near the border. The nexus between Nepal-based cultivation and Indian demand has evidently grown stronger post-prohibition laws.

This issue brings forward critical questions regarding cross-border cooperation and resource allocation for border patrolling agencies like SSB. Tackling this persistent problem will likely require both stricter surveillance mechanisms along porous borders and socio-economic approaches addressing underlying causes such as joblessness leading to increased involvement in illicit drug trade.

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