Gurugram: STF arrests drug smuggler after 9 kg heroin unearthed in raid

The Gurugram Police's special task force (STF) has arrested an alleged drug smuggler in Bhiwani and recovered nearly 9 kg of heroin -- worth around Rs 36 crore in the illicit market -- from his possession, an official said on Friday.

The accused was identified as Rohit, a resident of Indira Colony, Bhiwani.

Acting on a tip-off, an STF team reached Bhiwani on Friday and conducted a raid along with personnel from the local police station in the presence of the duty magistrate.

According to the STF, during the search at the accused's home, 8.940 kg of the narcotic substance was found in a cupboard.

Preliminary investigations revealed that the accused had brought the drugs from Punjab for supply in Haryana, they added.

This is the second big consignment of drugs recovered by the STF in Haryana. Earlier, the STF had recovered 12 kg of heroin, a senior officer said.

''During the preliminary investigation, it was revealed that this accused has been involved in this work for some time, and this is the first case registered against him,'' Preetpal Singh Sangwan, Deputy Superintendent of Police (STF), said.

Earlier, Rohit's brother was also found involved in allegedly drug smuggling, and a case was registered in Punjab. He has been declared a fugitive by the court.

The officer said the accused is a native of Piranwali village in Hisar district, where a large number of people are allegedly involved in drug trade.

The accused will be questioned in detail as investigation proceeds in this matter, he added.

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