The Patna zonal units of the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) on Tuesday arrested two men for drug trafficking. They also recovered a country made pistol, 12 live cartridges, ₹4 lakh cash, and two SUVs.

The two SUVs were intercepted with 280gram heroin, 255gram Alprazolam, and 9kgs of kala patthar (used for mixing with heroin before selling) on Kanpa bridge between Patna-Aurangabad road. Alprazolam is a psychotropic substance belonging to the benzodiazepines class, which are anti-depressants.

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The arrested men were identified as Manoj Kumar (Kaimur) and Rohit Kumar Paswan (Naubatpur). NCB officers recovered arms, ammunition, and cash from them.

NCB Patna zonal unit director Kumar Manish said the consignment is believed to be sourced from Uttar Pradesh and was destined for Patna for further distribution or selling through street peddlers.

“Further investigations in the case are underway especially regarding the network linkages with other anti-state activities including the money laundering aspect,” Manish added.

The officer said NCB nabbed the duo after working on the drug supply chain for over three months.

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