Patna, Dec 13 || Two individuals were arrested and a significant quantity of drugs was seized during a vehicle inspection drive conducted by Mufassil police in Bihar's Purnea district on Thursday, police said.
The incident occurred around 2.15 a.m. on the NH-31 flyover at Balouri village when a grey Swift car approaching from the Maranga side slowed down upon seeing the police and attempted to flee.
One occupant exited the vehicle and tried to escape on foot but was apprehended with the assistance of the police team.
Upon questioning, the suspects identified themselves as Raunak Kumar near the Khushki Bagh police station area at Sadar, Purnea, and Ricky Singh of Neva Lal Chowk police station area at Maranga, Purnea.
A thorough search of the vehicle led to the discovery of 5.19 kg of smack valued at Rs 5 crore in the international market.
The contraband was packed in 50 plastic bags in a specially designed box in the car.
The contraband was seized, and both individuals were taken into custody.