In two separate incidents, the Crime Branch of Delhi Police has arrested three folks, together with a Nigerian nationwide indulging in supplying and promoting medicine within the nationwide Capital. Police mentioned that they’ve additionally recovered contraband price round Rs 21 crore from them.
The accused have been recognized as Ankush, a resident of Timarpur, Anthony, a local of Nigeria and Sanjay, a resident of Uttam Nagar.
According to Okay P S Malhotra, the Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP), Crime Branch, within the first incident, particular inputs had been acquired on May 25 concerning drug peddling by Ankush.
“Thereafter, a trap was laid near main Keshav Nagar and he was arrested. A total of 505 grams of fine quality heroin was seized from his possession,” mentioned the DCP.
“During interrogation, Ankush revealed that his father was involved in sale of illicit liquor. His mother was also previously involved in drug trafficking,” mentioned the DCP including that he used to acquire the medicine from Sultanpuri.
In one other operation on May 27, performing on a tip-off, a entice was laid close to energy home, Dabri Mahavir Enclave. The Nigerian nationwide and Sanjay had been held from the spot, mentioned the DCP.
Three kilograms of heroine was seized from the duo’s possession. Anthony was the mastermind of the syndicate.