Major Drug Bust in Shamli: Smugglers Arrested with Rs 2.55 Crore of Smack
Two drug smugglers were arrested in Shamli, Uttar Pradesh, with smack worth Rs 2.55 crore. Police acted on a tip-off and intercepted a car, capturing Usman and Insar. A case under the NDPS Act was registered, and efforts are underway to trace other members of the drug network.
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In a significant crackdown on drug trafficking, police in Shamli district, Uttar Pradesh, arrested two smugglers with smack valued at approximately Rs 2.55 crore. The operation, led by Kairana SHO S P Atri, unfolded on Monday night when officers, acting on a tip-off, stopped a suspect vehicle.
The apprehended individuals, identified as Usman and Insar, now face charges under sections 8 and 21 of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act. Superintendent of Police N P Singh confirmed the arrests and detailed how the confiscated narcotics were believed to be en route from Bareilly to various locations in western Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, and Punjab.
Law enforcement agencies are intensifying efforts to dismantle the broader network involved in this illicit trade, seeking to identify and capture additional accomplices connected to the racket.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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