Jaipur, Dec 6 (PTI) The Rajasthan Anti-Narcotics Task Force (ANTF) has seized over 20.8 kg of opium and 8.38 quintal of poppy husk in two major operations in Sikar and Bikaner districts, respectively, officials said on Saturday.

ANTF Inspector General Vikas Kumar said 20.8 kg opium was seized from a vehicle near Reengus in Sikar district.

The ANTF team intercepted a car allegedly transporting opium from Assam to Rajasthan and arrested three persons -- Rakesh, Rajuram and Shankar -- in this connection.

According to the officer, the accused frequently switched the number plate on the vehicle, choosing between Assam and Gujarat registrations, to evade checks. The ANTF suspects both number plates are fake.

Preliminary interrogation revealed that key accused Rakesh had been drawn into drug

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