Pratapgarh police arrest drug smuggler with heroin worth Rs 1 crore

Police in Pratapgarh district, in a joint operation with the Anti-Narcotics Task Force (ANTF) Prayagraj unit, arrested a drug smuggler and recovered 503.6 grams of heroin valued at over Rs 1 crore, officials said on Tuesday.

Acting on a tip-off, a team of Delhupur police station and ANTF personnel intercepted the accused near Bakulahi river culvert, Additional Superintendent of Police (East) Alok Kumar said.

The accused has been identified as Rizwanul Rehman alias Najjan, a resident of Kusumbi in Barabanki district, he said.

During a search, the police recovered around 503.6 grams of illegal heroin (smack) from his possession, the officer said, adding that its estimated market value is around Rs 1.06 crore.

A case has been registered against the accused under relevant provisions of the law, police said.

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