TMC delegation detained by Delhi Police
10 Trinamul Congress leaders were detained by Delhi Police while they were protesting outside the office of the Chief Election Commissioner this afternoon.
With the seizure of a haul of around 4 kg heroin worth approximately Rs 20 crore in the international market, the Delhi Police claimed to have busted an international narcotic drug cartel on Friday. The breakthrough came with the arrest of Akhilesh Kumar Ray who, according to the police, is a key member of the cartel.
Acting on secret information, a team led by Inspector Shiv Kumar and Inspector Jitender Mavi under the supervision of ACP Attar Singh carried out the operation, disclosed a senior police official.
The accused, Akhilesh, was arrested on the Gazipur road juxtaposing the EDM Mall. The heroin was recovered from his possession. On inquiry, it was revealed that the consignment sourced from Myanmar was routed to India through Manipur border to be delivered in Delhi.
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The accused, who hails from Chhapra, Bihar confessed to have been involved in drug trafficking for the last seven years. A case under relevant section has been registered against him and further investigation is on. Meanwhile, efforts are on to identify and nab other members of the cartel.
A key member of an International Narco syndicate Akhilesh Kumar Ray arrested by Special Cell(SR)
4 kgs heroin worth Rs 20 Cr in International market recovered
Heroin was being smuggled from Myanmar to Delhi route@LtGovDelhi@Delhipolice@hgsdhaliwalips pic.twitter.com/14AbNNiO2z
— Special Cell, Delhi Police (@CellDelhi) August 12, 2022
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