Delhi: A raid on a house in Burari led to the recovery of another 321 grams of heroin as North district’s Anti-Narcotics Cell pursued the supply chain in a drug-trafficking investigation.
Three more people, including a husband and wife and a child in conflict with the law, were apprehended. The total number of people arrested or taken into custody in the case has reached six.
Total heroin recovery rises to 411 grams
The additional recovery took the total heroin seized in the case to 411 grams. Investigators also recovered 22.1 grams of cocaine and 15.3 grams of MDMA.
The house raid followed leads obtained during police custody. A Maruti WagonR taxi allegedly used for transporting and delivering drugs also figures among the recoveries.
Investigators are examining the alleged supply network, the source of the drugs, distribution links and financial transactions.
Anti-Narcotics Cell follows custody leads
Shiv Shankar alias Gela has previously figured in six criminal cases and is listed as a bad character at Burari police station, according to the operation details.
The investigation was conducted by the Anti-Narcotics Cell, North district, under Inspector Ashish Dubey and ACP Operations North Vishesh Dhattewal.
