Delhi’s battle against narcotics intensified with a daring nighttime raid by the Crime Branch’s Anti-Narcotics Task Force. Near Bhopura Border, they confiscated 1.504 kg of high-purity heroin, street value pegged at 7.5 crore rupees. Three suspects—a couple and their buyer—now face charges in this high-stakes operation.
The breakthrough stemmed from intelligence about Arif Khan from Bareilly, known for ferrying bulk heroin into Ghaziabad and the capital. A dedicated team, headed by Inspector Vikas Pannu and overseen by ACP Satendra Mohan, staked out the area, tracking a shady WagonR.
As the vehicle rolled in from Ghaziabad, officers swooped in, apprehending driver Arif (36) and passenger Shikha Ali (30), his spouse. Body searches yielded 303 grams, while a concealed bag in the back held 1,007 grams more. The pair confessed to masking smuggling runs as casual family outings at night.
Their statements cracked open the network, leading straight to Jummam (32) in Bhalaswa Dairy’s JJ Colony. A raid there netted 194 grams, completing the 1.504 kg haul. Backstory: Arif’s taxi gig post-COVID job loss drew him into Bareilly’s underworld, while Jummam handled local peddling.
Authorities hail this as a pivotal strike against Delhi-NCR’s drug syndicates. Ongoing probes aim to dismantle the full chain, promising additional takedowns across state lines.