Watermelon Disguise: Marijuana Smuggling Racket Busted in Delhi
Two men were apprehended for smuggling marijuana worth Rs 1.75 crore in a truck disguised with watermelons in Delhi's Sonia Vihar. The operation led to the seizure of 348.176 kg of the drug. Malik, a repeat offender, orchestrated the operation, while Rizwan drove the truck. Further investigations continue.
- Country:
- India
In a major crackdown on narcotics trafficking, Delhi Police have arrested two individuals for allegedly smuggling marijuana worth Rs 1.75 crore. The arrest occurred in Sonia Vihar, where the accused used a truck carrying watermelons to conceal their operation.
Intezar Malik, the mastermind with a history of similar offenses, and Rizwan, the truck driver, were caught with 348.176 kg of marijuana. Police intercepted the vehicle following a tip-off, finding plastic bags of the drug hidden underneath the fruit.
The police are conducting further investigations to uncover the full extent of the smuggling network, linking the operation to a supply chain originating from Andhra Pradesh, signaling an ongoing fight against organized drug cartels in the region.
(With inputs from agencies.)
- READ MORE ON:
- marijuana
- smuggling
- Delhi
- arrest
- watermelons
- Intezar Malik
- Rizwan
- police
- NDPS
- Andhra Pradesh
Google News