New Delhi, Apr 25 (PTI) Delhi Police busted a major inter-state drug syndicate, arresting three traffickers and seizing 475 grams of heroin valued at around Rs 80 lakh in the international market, an official said on Saturday.
All the arrested accused functioned as suppliers, with two based in Uttar Pradesh’s Shahjahanpur and another in Delhi.
The breakthrough came after a team received specific intelligence about Mohammad Arif, who was involved in supplying smack in the Ghazipur area. Acting on the tip-off, police laid a trap near NH-24 and apprehended Arif with 270 grams of heroin in his possession.
“During interrogation, Arif disclosed the names of his suppliers, Amit and Vikas, both residents of Shahjahanpur. Based on information, a team conducted raids in Uttar Pradesh and Delhi-NCR, the police team arrested the duo and recovered an additional 205 grams of heroin from them,” the officer said.
Police said the accused were part of an organised network supplying drugs in bulk for monetary gains. PTI BM MPL MPL
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