Delhi Police Busts Interstate Heroin Network, Seizes Drugs Worth ₹60 Crore

New Delhi: In a major crackdown on drug trafficking, Rohini District Police has busted an alleged interstate heroin manufacturing and trafficking network spread across Delhi-NCR, Uttar Pradesh and Jharkhand. Police arrested seven accused and seized 8.128 kg of heroin, estimated to be worth around ₹60 crore in the international market. The operation also led to the recovery of raw materials used to manufacture heroin, ₹12.81 lakh in cash, three SUVs and a Royal Enfield motorcycle.

Operation Begins in Begumpur, Investigation Spreads Across States

Rohini District DCP Shashank Jaiswal said a team from the Special Staff laid a trap in Sector 32 of Begumpur and arrested Laxman Hooda. Police recovered 300 grams of heroin and ₹3 lakh from his possession.

The following day, Anil alias Bhola was arrested in Sonipat, where 501 grams of heroin were recovered from his vehicle. He was already a proclaimed offender in a narcotics-related case.

As the investigation progressed, police traced the alleged heroin manufacturing facility to Sitapur Colony in the Jankipuram area of Lucknow. On October 4, Bablu was arrested, and 6.275 kg of prepared heroin was recovered. Police also seized 2.504 kg of sodium, 787 grams of acetic anhydride and equipment allegedly used in drug manufacturing.

Subsequently, Ruksar Ali alias Raju, the alleged main supplier and owner of the manufacturing facility, was arrested in Bareilly.

Investigation Uncovers Links Between Opium Cultivation and Heroin Supply

The investigation led to the arrests of Ajaz Ahmed on October 6 and Mohammad Azhar on October 16. Police recovered 501 grams and 551 grams of heroin from them, respectively.

On October 18, police arrested Prakash Kumar from the Maoist-affected Chatra district of Jharkhand. He is accused of involvement in illegal opium cultivation and the supply of raw opium.

Special Staff Team Plays Key Role in Operation

The operation was conducted under the leadership of Inspector Sandeep Godara and the supervision of ACP Operations Ajmer Singh.

DCP Shashank Jaiswal said further investigation is underway, and police are examining the roles of other individuals who may be linked to the alleged network.