Charas worth Rs one crore in Bihar

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Press Trust of India Motihari
Last Updated : Mar 21 2016 | 6:57 PM IST
Customs sleuths today 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.
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First Published: Mar 21 2016 | 6:57 PM IST