Archive · 31 Jan 2026
DRI Busts Charas Smuggling Network in Bihar
The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) in Patna caught a person trying to smuggle a lot of charas (a type of drug) from Nepal into India.
They found the charas hidden in a special compartment inside the motorcycle's fuel tank.
The motorcycle had a clever setup that allowed it to run even with the fuel tank modified for hiding the drugs.
The DRI seized the drugs, worth about Rs 77.74 lakh, and the motorcycle.
The person was arrested and taken to court.
This is part of a bigger effort to stop drug smuggling in the border areas of Bihar.
So far this year, they have seized a total of 107 kg of charas.
DRI intercepted a motorcyclist near the Chhapwa–Turkaulia road in East Champaran, Bihar, and found 31.097 kg of charas hidden in a modified petrol tank.
The motorcycle had a hidden cavity in the petrol tank and an auxiliary fuel system to conceal the contraband and allow normal operation.
The charas had an estimated international market value of Rs 77.74 lakh.
The accused was arrested and revealed that the consignment was intended for Delhi, and was produced in court and sent to judicial custody under the NDPS Act, 1985.
This seizure is part of DRI's ongoing efforts, having recovered a total of 107 kg of charas in the financial year 2025-26.
- Who
- Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) and a motorcyclist involved in smuggling
- What
- Busting of a cross-border charas trafficking network
- When
- During the financial year 2025-26, specific date not mentioned
- Where
- East Champaran district, Bihar, near Chhapwa–Turkaulia road
- Why
- To disrupt drug syndicates operating along the Indo-Nepal border and prevent further smuggling
- Location
- East Champaran, Bihar
- Agency Involved
- Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI)
- Substance Seized
- 31.097 kg of charas
- Estimated Market Value
- Rs 77.74 lakh
- Vehicle Used
- Motorcycle with hidden cavity in petrol tank
- Legal Action
- Accused produced in court, sent to judicial custody under NDPS Act, 1985
- Total Charas Recovered in 2025-26
- 107 kg