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Crime
Ludhiana Truck Driver Arrested with 20 Kg of Opium
✍️ Amar Ujala · Ludhiana
🗓 02 Nov 2026, 05:38 PM
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A truck driver in Ludhiana was arrested after authorities found 20 kilograms of opium in the cabin of his vehicle.
Police in Ludhiana seized 20 kilograms of opium from the cabin of a truck driven by a local driver. The driver was taken into custody at the scene and is being processed under the Narcotics Control Act. The arrest came after a routine inspection by the state police’s anti‑drug unit. Authorities said the cargo was hidden in the cab, a tactic used to evade detection. The driver faces charges of drug trafficking and will be tried in a special court.