Drug Dealer Trapped In Police Cordon; Escape Attempt Fails; Smuggler Arrested With 93 Grams Of Smack.

New Delhi: Delhi Police continues its crackdown on drug trafficking in the national capital. In a recent operation, the Special Staff team of East District Police apprehended a suspected drug peddler during patrolling. The accused allegedly attempted to flee after spotting the police, but was caught following a swift chase and cordon. Police recovered 93 grams of smack from his possession.

Accused Identified, Arrested During Patrolling

East District DCP Rajiv Kumar Rawal stated that the arrested accused has been identified as Izhar (25), a native of Hapur district in Uttar Pradesh. He was reportedly working as a tailor in North-East Delhi. The Special Staff team of East District Police was conducting routine patrolling in the Paper Market area of Ghazipur police station when they noticed the accused. Upon seeing the police team, he suddenly attempted to flee. Sensing his suspicious movements, the police chased him and apprehended him shortly thereafter.

93 Grams of Smack Recovered, Investigation Underway

During the search, police recovered 93 grams of smack from the accused. Subsequently, a case was registered at Ghazipur Police Station under FIR No. 570/2026, invoking Section 21 of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act. Police are now investigating the source of the narcotics supply and identifying the individuals to whom the accused allegedly distributed the drugs. Investigators are also examining the forward and backward links of the suspected drug trafficking network.