Police Stop Major Drug Trafficking Operations in Uttar Pradesh and Manipur

警方在北方邦與曼尼普爾邦破獲重大毒品走私行動

Jun 14, 2026, 13:58
AsiaSociety

Introduction

Law enforcement agencies have carried out two separate operations, leading to the seizure of large amounts of illegal drugs and the arrest of suspects who used fake identities and deceptive shipping methods.

執法部門採取了兩次獨立行動，截獲大量非法毒品，並逮捕了使用假身份和欺騙性運輸方法的嫌疑人。

Main Body

In Uttar Pradesh, a joint operation between the Special Task Force (STF) and the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) broke up a complex distribution network. Police arrested Prem Chandra Maurya at a courier office in Varanasi and recovered 123 kg of cannabis, worth about ₹30 lakh. This network operated a secret supply chain starting in Assam, where a man named Babru Varman allegedly managed the procurement. To avoid detection, the drugs were hidden in packages labeled as silk sarees and sent via commercial couriers using fake names. Furthermore, payments were made through online transfers at a rate of ₹3,800 per kg, with the drugs intended for Varanasi, Azamgarh, Gorakhpur, and Deoria.

在北方邦，特別行動部 (STF) 與麻醉品管制局 (NCB) 的聯合行動破獲了一個複雜的分銷網絡。警方在瓦拉拿西的一間快遞公司逮捕了 Prem Chandra Maurya，並搜出 123 公斤大麻，價值約 30 萬盧比。該網絡經營著一條秘密供應鏈，起點在阿薩姆邦，據稱由一名叫 Babru Varman 的男子負責採購。為了避免被發現，毒品被藏在標記為絲綢紗麗的包裹中，並使用假名透過商業快遞寄送。此外，款項透過網路轉帳支付，每公斤價格為 3,800 盧比，毒品原定運往瓦拉拿西、阿查姆格爾、戈勒克普爾與德奧里亞。

Meanwhile, in the Senapati district of Manipur, a joint security team including the CRPF and Assam Rifles stopped a vehicle using fake military signs. The driver, Tarkeshwar Singh from Assam, was arrested after security forces noticed that the vehicle lacked the required escorts for a car displaying 'Ministry of Defence' signs and high-ranking military markings. Consequently, a search of the vehicle revealed 15.35 kg of suspected opium hidden in a special compartment under the rear right door. Authorities confirmed that neither the driver nor the vehicle had any real military connection, concluding that the signs were used only to pass through security checkpoints without being stopped.

同時，在曼尼普爾邦的 Senapati 區，包括 CRPF 與阿薩姆輕步兵在內的聯合安全小組截停了一輛使用假軍用標誌的車輛。司機是來自阿薩姆邦的 Tarkeshwar Singh，安全部隊發現該車雖然貼有「國防部」標誌與高階軍官標記，但缺乏必要的護衛，隨即將其逮捕。隨後，對車輛進行搜查，在右後門下方的特殊隔間內發現了 15.35 公斤疑似鴉片。當局證實司機與車輛均無任何軍方關係，結論是該標誌僅用於在通過安全檢查站時免受攔截。

Conclusion

Both incidents have led to legal cases under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act. Investigations are now continuing to uncover the larger transport chains and financial networks involved.

這兩起事件均已根據《麻醉品與精神藥物法》(NDPS Act) 提起法律訴訟。調查目前仍在繼續，以揭發涉及的更龐大運輸鏈與金融網絡。

Vocabulary Learning

⚡ The Power of 'Connectors' (Moving from A2 to B2)

At the A2 level, you likely use simple sentences: "The drugs were hidden. They used fake names."

To reach B2, you need to glue your ideas together using professional transition words. This makes your speech flow naturally and shows you understand the relationship between events.

🧩 The 'Logic Glue' found in the text:

  1. Adding Information →\rightarrow Furthermore

    • A2 style: They used fake names. They used online transfers.
    • B2 style: They used fake names; furthermore, payments were made through online transfers.
    • Coach's Tip: Use furthermore when you want to add a second, stronger point to your argument.

  2. Showing the Result →\rightarrow Consequently

    • A2 style: The car had no escorts. The police searched the vehicle.
    • B2 style: The vehicle lacked the required escorts; consequently, a search of the vehicle revealed the drugs.
    • Coach's Tip: Consequently is a sophisticated version of "so." It signals a direct cause-and-effect relationship.

  3. Contrasting/Adding a New Scene →\rightarrow Meanwhile

    • A2 style: This happened in Uttar Pradesh. This also happened in Manipur.
    • B2 style: [Story about UP]... Meanwhile, in the Senapati district of Manipur...
    • Coach's Tip: Use meanwhile to jump to another location or a different event happening at the same time. It acts like a movie camera switching scenes.

🛠️ B2 Vocabulary Upgrade

Instead of using basic words, try these 'Power Verbs' from the article to describe actions more precisely:

Instead of... (A2)Use this... (B2)Context from text
Found / TookSeized"...leading to the seizure of large amounts..."
Stopped / EndedBroke up"...broke up a complex distribution network."
Got / BoughtProcurement"...managed the procurement [of drugs]."
Figured outConcluded"...concluding that the signs were used only to pass..."

Vocabulary Learning

seizure (n.)
The act of officially taking possession of something, especially by the police.
Example:The customs officers reported the seizure of illegal wildlife products at the airport.
deceptive (adj.)
Intended to mislead or trick someone into believing something that is not true.
Example:The company used deceptive advertising to make the product seem more effective than it actually was.
procurement (n.)
The process of obtaining supplies or services, often for a business or government organization.
Example:The department is responsible for the procurement of all office equipment.
detection (n.)
The act of discovering or noticing something that is hidden or difficult to find.
Example:The thieves used a sophisticated system to avoid detection by the security cameras.
consequently (adv.)
As a result of something that has happened.
Example:He failed to attend the training sessions; consequently, he was not allowed to take the exam.
uncover (v.)
To discover something that was previously secret or unknown.
Example:The journalist worked for months to uncover the truth about the political scandal.
Practice B2 words in a crossword→