Two Arrested in Nuh for Drug Smuggling, 607kg of Poppy Husk Seized
2 held in Nuh for smuggling drugs, 607kg poppy husk seized
Hindustan Times
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Police in Nuh, Haryana, India, arrested two men for smuggling 607kg of poppy husk from Alwar, Rajasthan, to Delhi. The drugs were concealed in onion sacks and seized during a police checkpoint operation. Authorities aim to dismantle the trafficking network involved.
- 01Two suspects, Gurdeep Singh and Satpal Singh, were arrested.
- 02607kg of poppy husk was seized, concealed in onion sacks.
- 03The seizure occurred at a police checkpoint on the Delhi–Alwar road.
- 04Police are investigating to identify other members of the drug trafficking network.
- 05The operation is part of a broader effort to combat drug trafficking in the region.
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Police in Nuh, Haryana, India, arrested Gurdeep Singh and Satpal Singh, both from Alwar, Rajasthan, for allegedly smuggling 607kg of poppy husk. The drugs were hidden in 30 plastic sacks concealed under 45 sacks of onions in a pickup vehicle. The seizure took place at a police checkpoint near Nasirbas village on the Delhi–Alwar road after authorities received a tip-off about the vehicle. The suspects attempted to flee but were apprehended by the police. The poppy husk, with an estimated market value of lakhs of rupees, is part of a larger crackdown on drug trafficking in the area. Superintendent of Police (Nuh) Dr. Arpit Jain emphasized the commitment to dismantling drug networks and taking strict action against those involved.
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The arrests and drug seizure highlight ongoing efforts to combat drug trafficking in the region, potentially reducing drug availability and related crime.
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