The Anti-Narcotics Task Force (ANTF) also seized Rs 73,400 in cash, two Mahindra Thar SUVs, two motorcycles, a scooter and five mobile phones (Pankaj Rai)
New Delhi: The Delhi Police Crime Branch has dismantled an alleged interstate heroin trafficking network operated by members of a family, arresting six people and recovering 2.25 kg of heroin worth approximately Rs 5 crore in the international market. The Anti-Narcotics Task Force (ANTF) also seized Rs 73,400 in cash, two Mahindra Thar SUVs, two motorcycles, a scooter and five mobile phones during the operation.
According to police, the network had connections extending from Signature Bridge in Delhi to Roorkee in Uttarakhand and Ghaziabad in Uttar Pradesh. Investigators suspect that family relationships were used to facilitate the alleged drug trade and coordinate its supply chain.
The case, registered as FIR No. 01/2026, was the first to be recorded at the newly established ANTF police station, which became operational on September 10, 2026.
Police said they received information on September 11 that Rohit Diwakar was allegedly travelling with his wife from Signature Bridge towards Khajuri Khas to deliver heroin. Acting on the information, a police team intercepted the suspects on Wazirabad Road and arrested Rohit, his wife and his brother Vishal Diwakar.
During the operation, 2 kg and 6 grams of heroin were recovered from Vishal's bag. Two motorcycles were also seized.
As the investigation progressed, police arrested an alleged buyer, Afroz Ali, from a guest house in Roorkee. Based on information obtained during the investigation, officers recovered another 104 grams of heroin from a flat in Shalimar Garden, Ghaziabad.
On September 25, the police arrested Chirag from Burari. His arrest led to the recovery of 140 grams of heroin, Rs 37,400 in cash and a scooter.
Police investigations revealed that Chirag had previously been named as an accused in two narcotics-related cases registered by the Crime Branch and Kashmere Gate police station.
According to investigators, he allegedly resumed involvement in drug trafficking after securing interim bail on medical grounds relating to his wife's illness.
In the final phase of the operation, police arrested absconding accused Gaurav from Shalimar Garden Extension in Ghaziabad on November 10. Officers recovered Rs 36,000 in cash and a Mahindra Thar allegedly purchased using proceeds from drug trafficking.
Police records also revealed five previous cases against Gaurav, including two related to narcotics offences.
Investigators have found alleged family links connecting several suspects to other narcotics trafficking cases. Police are now examining the wider network to identify remaining suppliers, associates and financial transactions associated with the cartel.
The investigation is also focusing on tracing the alleged proceeds of drug trafficking and identifying other individuals involved in the network.
The operation was initially led by Sub-Inspector Vipin Rathi, while further investigation was taken over by Sub-Inspector Krishna Kumar. The team also included ASI Om Prakash, ASI Rajendra, Head Constables Sikandar and Devendra, and Woman Head Constable Shabana.
The campaign was conducted under the leadership of Inspector Rakesh Duhan, SHO of the ANTF police station, and ACP Rajesh Sharma. DCP Gaurav Gupta and Additional Commissioner of Police Monika Bhardwaj provided guidance, while Special Commissioner of Police HGS Dhaliwal supervised the operation.
Delhi Police said further investigation is underway to track down the remaining members of the alleged trafficking network and establish the complete financial trail of the drug business.
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