Pizza Outlet Owner Arrested in Ludhiana Drug Bust with 400 Grams of Heroin Seized
Ludhiana: Pizza outlet owner arrested in drug bust, 400gm heroin seized
Hindustan Times
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In Ludhiana, Punjab, India, police arrested Neelu, the owner of Pizza Express, after seizing 400 grams of heroin during a raid. The eatery was allegedly a front for drug trafficking, and investigations are ongoing to identify other suspects and the supply chain.
- 01Neelu, the owner of Pizza Express, was arrested for drug trafficking.
- 02Police seized 400 grams of heroin during the raid.
- 03The eatery was reportedly used as a cover for illegal activities.
- 04An aide of the owner, Bilal, is currently absconding.
- 05Investigations are underway to uncover a larger drug network.
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On Wednesday night, Ludhiana police in Punjab, India, arrested Neelu, the owner of Pizza Express, after conducting a raid based on specific intelligence inputs. During the operation, they seized 400 grams of heroin, indicating that the pizza outlet was being used as a front for drug trafficking. Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) Sarabjit Singh Cheema confirmed the seizure and stated that the arrest could lead to further breakthroughs in the investigation. An aide named Bilal is currently absconding, and police believe that at least three more suspects may be involved in the drug network. Investigators are examining shop records and questioning employees to trace the supply chain and identify potential buyers linked to the racket. Strict legal action is planned against all individuals found involved in this case.
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This arrest highlights ongoing drug trafficking concerns in Ludhiana and may lead to further investigations into local drug networks.
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