Major Heroin Bust: Unraveling a Cross-State Drug Network
A substantial heroin cache worth over Rs 5 crore was seized, leading to the arrest of two men. Police investigations reveal the involvement of a network with international connections. The arrested individuals, Faizan and Waqar, had been operating in drug trafficking for the past seven years.
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In a significant breakthrough, the local police, in coordination with the Anti-Narcotics Task Force (ANTF) from Agra, intercepted a drug trafficking operation, seizing heroin valued over Rs 5 crore and arresting two individuals involved.
Senior Superintendent of Police, Shlok Kumar, detailed the operation, indicating that 1.045 kilograms of heroin were seized. While its bulk value approximates Rs 2 crore, the street value skyrockets due to smaller distribution techniques.
The apprehended suspects, Faizan from Delhi and Waqar from Gurgaon, were part of a broader drug trafficking network, collaborated with a Nigerian national. A case is registered against duo as investigations intensify into their criminal activities.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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