CBN Rajasthan unit seizes nearly four tonnes of contraband including 3,937 kg poppy straw
The Central Bureau of Narcotics said on 26 September 2026 that its Rajasthan unit seized 3,937 kg of poppy straw (doda chura), 9.6 kg of opium and 1.9 kg of hydroponic cannabis in operations over the past weeks.
Summary
The operations also recovered ₹18.42 lakh in cash, six vehicles and a country-made pistol with three live rounds, and four persons were arrested. In the largest case a truck carrying 2,292.46 kg of poppy straw in 118 bags was intercepted with the contraband hidden under cement bags.
Key facts
- Agency
- Central Bureau of Narcotics (CBN), Rajasthan unit
- Seized
- 3,937 kg poppy straw, 9.6 kg opium, 1.9 kg hydroponic cannabis
- Also
- ₹18.42 lakh cash, 6 vehicles, 1 pistol; 4 arrested
- Largest haul
- 2,292.46 kg poppy straw in 118 bags hidden under cement bags in a truck
Practice MCQs 1 questions
Q1
Which contraband made up most of the nearly four tonnes seized by the CBN Rajasthan unit, as reported on 26 September 2026?
Show answer
Correct answer: D — Poppy straw (doda chura)
Poppy straw accounted for 3,937 kg; opium was 9.6 kg and hydroponic cannabis 1.9 kg.