ANC Arrests Bihar Man with ₹10 Crore Charas at Bandra Terminus
The Mumbai Anti-Narcotics Cell (ANC) arrested a 31-year-old man from Bihar at Bandra Terminus on Tuesday, August 18, 2026, after seizing 10.10 kg of charas valued at approximately ₹10.01 crore, according to police officials.
The accused, an auto driver and father of three who is not well educated, was intercepted by officers after acting suspiciously upon arriving at the railway terminus. Police stated that he had previously carried out similar drug deliveries in Mumbai.
According to Deputy Commissioner of Police (ANC) Purnima Choughle Shringi, the suspect began his train journey from Motihari station in Bihar and travelled directly to Bandra Terminus. When police officers noticed his suspicious behaviour on the platform, they conducted a search and recovered the commercial consignment of narcotics.
Investigators described the suspect as an experienced carrier who was hired specifically to deliver the contraband and return to Bihar. DCP Shringi noted that the charas was compressed, wet, and professionally wrapped to minimise volume and suppress its scent. She added that the compact packaging allowed the large quantity to be transported without attracting immediate attention during the long-distance train journey.
Addressing questions regarding railway security screenings, DCP Shringi stated that checking every single passenger's luggage is not feasible given the thousands of commuters travelling on trains daily.
The accused has been booked under Section 8(c) read with Section 20(c) of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act, 1985. The legislation prescribes rigorous imprisonment ranging from 10 to 20 years and fines between ₹1 lakh and ₹2 lakh for offences involving commercial quantities of cannabis.
Following his arrest, the man was produced before a local court on Tuesday, which remanded him to police custody with the Worli ANC unit until August 21, 2026. Police officials stated that the suspect has not been cooperating with questioning, and investigators are continuing efforts to identify the wider syndicate, including the local recipients and suppliers behind the shipment.
