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Delhi Police seizes heroin worth Rs 1.5 crore, two arrested
“The team intercepted a motorcycle and following legal protocols, conducted a search of the vehicle, resulting in the recovery of 304 grams of heroin,” officers said.
Police recovered the heroin and the motorcycle used in the crime. “Both accused persons are currently in custody and further investigation is ongoing to dismantle the links of the supply chain to identify the kingpins and distributors,” DCP Swami said.
In a major crackdown, Delhi Police’s Anti-Narcotics Cell arrested two drug peddlers and seized 304 grams of high-grade heroin valued at approximately Rs 1.50 crore in the international market, officers said on Tuesday.
The accused, identified as Taslim (23) and Salman Ansari (29), both residents of Northeast Delhi’s New Seemapuri, were apprehended on December 21 in front of Samartivan Park Road, Narela, DCP Hareshwar Swami stated.
According to police, a specialised raiding party was constituted under the leadership of Inspector Gaurav Choudhary following credible tip-off about drug trafficking activities. The operation was conducted under the supervision of ACP Dinesh Kumar and DCP Swami.
“The team intercepted a motorcycle and following legal protocols, conducted a search of the vehicle, resulting in the recovery of 304 grams of heroin,” officers said.
The seized contraband was classified as a “commercial quantity” under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act.
An FIR was registered at Narela police station under sections 21, 25 and 29 of the NDPS Act, and both accused were arrested, officers said.
Probe revealed that Taslim, a driver by profession, has been involved in narcotics supply for a significant period, while Salman Ansari, a tailor by profession, is a repeat offender with previous involvement recorded under the NDPS Act, officers added.
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Police recovered the heroin and the motorcycle used in the crime. “Both accused persons are currently in custody and further investigation is ongoing to dismantle the links of the supply chain to identify the kingpins and distributors,” DCP Swami said.
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