Haryana: Karnal Police arrest 358 in drug trafficking cases, seize over 1.16 tonnes of contraband in 2026

Karnal, Nov 14 (UNI) Karnal Police have arrested 358 people in 196 cases registered under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act this year, seizing more than 1.16 tonnes of narcotic substances and opium plants in a crackdown on drug trafficking, officials said today. The figures, covering January 1 to November 13, reflect extensive police operations against the illegal drug trade, with substantial recoveries of cannabis, poppy husk, heroin and other prohibited substances. According to district police data, the seizures included 603.460 kg of cannabis leaves, 508.059 kg of poppy husk, 51.385 kg of opium plants, 2.087 kg of…