In a major breakthrough against the drug trade in the national capital, Delhi Police have arrested a young man from Palam Colony involved in heroin smuggling. The operation led to the recovery of heroin valued at Rs 1.60 crore along with a substantial amount of cash.
Acting on a tip-off, officers from the Delhi Police’s Anti-Narcotics Cell conducted a raid in the densely populated Palam Colony area late last night. The suspect, identified as a local resident in his mid-20s, was caught red-handed during the transaction.
The search yielded 1.2 kilograms of high-purity heroin packed in sophisticated packets, along with Rs 5 lakh in cash believed to be proceeds from previous sales. Authorities suspect this forms part of a larger interstate smuggling network operating from the Delhi-NCR region.
Preliminary investigations reveal the accused had been sourcing the contraband from suppliers in Punjab and Rajasthan before distributing it within Delhi’s underworld circles. His arrest has disrupted a key supply chain that was fueling addiction among the youth in West Delhi.
Delhi Police Commissioner has commended the team’s swift action, emphasizing the force’s zero-tolerance policy towards narcotics. Further interrogations are underway to unravel the full extent of the syndicate, with raids planned at multiple locations today.
This bust comes at a time when drug-related crimes have surged in urban India, prompting heightened vigilance from law enforcement. Residents of Palam Colony have expressed relief, hoping it signals the beginning of a cleaner, safer neighborhood.
The accused has been booked under the NDPS Act, with the court remanding him in police custody for three days. Updates on the investigation are expected as more leads emerge.