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Delhi Police seize 60 kg ganja, 100 gm amphetamine in series of drug busts
The Delhi Police Special Cell coordinated with the Anti Narcotics Cell and the Anti Auto Theft Squad for the five operations.
The Delhi Police seized more than 60 kg of ganja and over 100 gm of amphetamine during five operations conducted in the North district. (File)
The Delhi Police said Wednesday they seized more than 60 kg of ganja and over 100 gm of amphetamine, a highly addictive stimulant drug, during five operations conducted in the North district. The Delhi Police Special Cell carried out the operation in coordination with the Anti Narcotics Cell and the Anti Auto Theft Squad (AATS).
Raja Banthia, Deputy Commissioner of Police, North, said the first operation was in the Civil Lines area.
“During the raid, three people- namely Vikas Kumar, Manjay Kumar, and Kushindra – were apprehended with 2 kg of ganja,” DCP Banthia said.
He said another 12 kg of ganja was seized from Manjay Kumar’s flat. The interrogation of the accused led the police to a syndicate based in Odisha.
“Two boxes containing 37 kg of ganja were seized from a courier service delivery office receiving the shipment. Additional raids were conducted in Odisha, where the packages were dispatched to Delhi. In total, 52 kg of ganja was recovered from the accused individuals.” DCP Banthia said.
On March 4, a raid was conducted near Majnu Ka Tila following a tip-off about a heroin supplier. During the operation in Aruna Nagar, authorities apprehended a drug peddler named Kiran Ak Boni, who was found in possession of 121.61 gm of heroin and Rs 2,30,000 in cash, which was believed to be earned from the drug trade, said DCP Banthia.
In the other major operation out of the five, a Nigerian man was held with more than 50 gm of amphetamine. He was identified as Chuku Ambeka, 36, a resident of Agbalagba city in Nigeria, who was apprehended along with his scooter.
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“During a search of the accused, 57.16 gm of high-quality amphetamine was recovered from his possession,” DCP Banthia said.
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