Charas worth Rs one crore seized in Bihar

Motihari, March 21: Customs sleuths on Monday, March 21 seized ten kg charas, worth Rs one crore in international market, from a bus on National Highway 28 under Ramgarhwa police station area in Bihar's East Champaran district, an official said.

Acting on a tip off, the sleuths intercepted a private bus and seized 10 kg charas contained in 20 packets kept under a seat, Customs Superintendent at Sugauli Checkpost S K Raman said.

No passenger in the bus claimed ownership of the contraband substance, he said, adding the bus drive and cleaner were questioned about it, but they denied any role.

PTI