A joint team of GRP Ara, RPF Post Ara and NCB Patna searched train number 19484 at Ara Junction on 10 November 2026 on the basis of secret information.[1][2] During the search the team detained a child in conflict with law who was carrying one trolley bag and one backpack.[1] On questioning the child said both bags contained ganja.[1] Both bags were then formally searched in the presence of a magistrate deputed by the Subdivisional Officer, Ara.[1]

The search of the trolley bag yielded six packets of ganja and the search of the backpack yielded one packet.[1] Examination of all seven packets found a total of 31.15 kilograms of ganja.[1][2] The operation was part of a drive against narcotics smuggling through the railways, in which GRP Ara, RPF Post Ara and NCB Patna took part jointly.[1][2]

GRP Ara completed the required legal process and sent the child to a remand home for production before the competent Juvenile Justice Board.[1] The GRP, RPF and NCB teams said they were maintaining continuous surveillance to stop narcotics smuggling via the rail route.[1]