The Government Railway Police (GRP) on Thursday morning detained one with more than three packets of ganja valued several lakhs of rupees. Based on a secret tip-off, the peddler had been caught red handed by the GRP.

Identified as KR Rang (28) of Senapati District in Manipur was apprehended from platform No. 1 of Guwahati Railway Station allegedly for carrying illicit drugs. Reportedly, he was on 12423 Down Rajdhani Express train with more than three packets of ganja weighing 15 kgs.

"Follow up action is being initiated in this regard," informed a GRP official. "The said ganja was brought from Dimapur to New Delhi by accused person," added the official.