The team was led by Inspector Manish Kumar and included Sub-Inspector Dhananjay Kumar; Head Constables Manoj Kumar, Rakesh, Somdev and Rajbir; Woman Head Constable Mamta (Pankaj Rai)
New Delhi: In a major crackdown on the alleged illegal cannabis trade in the national capital, Dwarka District Police have busted a suspected supply network, recovering a total of 54.375 kg of cannabis and arresting two accused in a three-stage operation.
The operation, conducted by the Anti-Auto Theft Squad (AATS) of Dwarka, began with the discovery of an abandoned scooter and eventually led investigators to a large cannabis stock concealed inside a bed at a house. Police also seized the scooter linked to the recovery.
According to DCP Kushal Pal Singh, the AATS Dwarka team was patrolling near Tiranga Chowk in Aggarwal Colony, Najafgarh, on October 7 when a suspicious person allegedly abandoned a TVS Jupiter scooter and fled.
During a search, police recovered 1.855 kg of cannabis from the scooter's storage compartment. An FIR, numbered 353/2026, was registered at Baba Haridas Nagar Police Station under the relevant provisions of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act.
As the investigation progressed, police arrested Balbir, 45, a resident of Indra Market Colony in Najafgarh, on October 10. Around 200 grams of cannabis was allegedly recovered from his possession.
According to police, information obtained during questioning led the team to a house in Siddharth Enclave, Mohan Garden, where a larger stock of cannabis was suspected to be stored.
49 Packets of Cannabis Found in a Hidden Bed Compartment
Police subsequently raided the identified house and discovered 49 packets containing 52.320 kg of cannabis in a storage compartment inside a bed.
Ranju, 35, wife of Rajesh and a resident of Siddharth Enclave in Mohan Garden, was arrested in connection with the recovery.
According to police, the total quantity of cannabis seized during the operation was 54.375 kg, including the recoveries made at different stages of the investigation.
Investigators are now working to establish the source of the seized cannabis, trace its alleged supply routes and identify other individuals who may be connected to the suspected network.
The operation was carried out under the 'Drug-Free Dwarka' campaign on the directions of DCP Dwarka District Kushal Pal Singh. A special AATS team was assigned to conduct the operation.
The team was led by Inspector Manish Kumar and included Sub-Inspector Dhananjay Kumar; Head Constables Manoj Kumar, Rakesh, Somdev and Rajbir; Woman Head Constable Mamta; Constable Arvind; Woman Constable Pooja; and Assistant Sub-Inspector Hemchand, who served as the driver.
The operation was conducted under the supervision of Subhash Malik, Assistant Commissioner of Police, Operations, Dwarka.
Police also stated that Balbir was allegedly involved in two previous cases, including cases related to narcotics. Further investigation is underway to establish the alleged supply chain and identify others suspected of involvement in the illegal trade.
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