Delhi Police has busted an interstate heroin supply-cum-manufacturing network operating across Delhi-NCR and Uttar Pradesh and arrested four people, including the alleged main supplier and owner of a manufacturing facility.
According to police, a total of 7.076 kilograms of heroin was recovered during the operation. The seized heroin has been estimated to be worth around 50 crore rupees in the international market.
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Four people have been arrested.
Police recovered 7.076 kilograms of heroin.
The seized heroin is estimated to be worth around 50 crore rupees in the international market.
Three lakh rupees in cash, manufacturing materials and two vehicles were also seized.
An alleged heroin manufacturing facility was detected in Jankipuram, Lucknow.
Police also recovered three lakh rupees in cash, materials and equipment allegedly used in the manufacturing of heroin, and two four-wheeler vehicles.
The investigation began with a heroin seizure in Delhi's Begumpur area and subsequently led police to an alleged manufacturing facility in Jankipuram, Lucknow. Police recovered 6.275 kilograms of freshly manufactured heroin from the facility.
Further investigation is underway to trace the complete supply chain and identify other persons allegedly connected with the network.
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The case involves an alleged interstate heroin supply and manufacturing network connecting Delhi-NCR and Uttar Pradesh.
