Jaisalmer: Police Friday seized an SUV carrying 401kg illegal doda post packed in 21 plastic bags in Sindhari police station area of Balotra district.The smugglers, however, abandoned the vehicle and managed to escape after breaking through a barricade.A magazine, three live cartridges and several fake number plates were also recovered from the SUV, raising suspicion about the vehicle’s identity and its possible links to an organised smuggling network.Balotra SP Rajesh Kawat said the seizure was made by a police team led by Sindhari SHO Shankarlal Nipu.The operation was launched during routine checking and barricading in view of the ongoing panchayat elections. Police received information that an SUV carrying a consignment of doda post was approaching Sindhari town.Acting on the tip-off, the police team established a blockade in the area and signalled the vehicle to stop. However, the driver allegedly attempted to break through the barricade and flee. Police chased the SUV, but the occupants abandoned the vehicle and escaped on foot.During a subsequent search, police recovered 401kg doda post packed in 21 plastic bags from the vehicle. The SUV, allegedly used for transporting the contraband, was also seized.A further search of the vehicle led to the recovery of a magazine and three live cartridges. Several fake number plates were also found inside the SUV.Police have registered a case at Sindhari police station under Sections 8/15 of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act, 1985, and Sections 3/25 of the Arms Act.According to the SP, a detailed investigation is underway to establish the source of the seized contraband, its intended buyers, the supply chain and the identities of those involved in the smuggling operation. Police are also investigating the actual identity and ownership of the SUV in view of the multiple fake number plates recovered from it.Efforts are being made to identify and arrest the absconding smugglers.
401kg doda post seized from SUV in Balotra | Jaipur News
