In massive drug haul, Delhi Police special cell seizes 350-kg heroin worth Rs 2,500 crore

New Delhi: In a major drug haul and taking the international drug syndicate by its horns, Delhi Police special cell on Saturday seized more than 350 kg of heroin worth Rs 2,500 crores.

It is apparently one of the biggest consignment of drugs to be ever caught by the Special Cell. The police are investigating an angle of narco-terrorism in the case.

“It’s a major achievement in our effort against international drug traffickers. We have seized 354 kgs. One of the four arrested accused is an Afghan national. One of from Punjab and one from Kashmir,” the Delhi Police said.

“It was supplied in the legitimate export material from Afganistan through Iran port and then sent to Mumbai. They have also made a make-shift factory in MP. Their Faridabad location was also busted,” said Neeraj Thakur, Special CP, Special Cell.

Last month, the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) busted a drug racket operated through the darknet and online pharmacies.