Dynamite News Drug smugglers arrested in Jammu, 1.8 kg heroin seized
The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI), Ludhiana Zonal Unit, has busted a gang of narcotic drugs' smugglers and seized a consignment of heroin being sneaked into Kashmir.
Nagrota: The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI), Ludhiana Zonal Unit, has busted a gang of narcotic drugs' smugglers and seized a consignment of heroin being sneaked into Kashmir.
On the basis of credible intelligence inputs, the DRI officials intercepted a car at Ban Toll Plaza near Nagrota in Jammu district on August 30 and recovered around 1.8 kg of heroin worth Rs 9 crores. Preliminary investigation suggested that the seized heroin was sourced from across the border.
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The narcotic material and the car have been seized and two Kashmir-based smugglers have been arrested under the provisions of NDPS (Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances) Act, 1985.
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The DRI is the prime intelligence and investigative agency under Central Board of Indirect Taxes & Customs (CBIC), Ministry of Finance which looks after the matters related to cross-border smuggling activities including narcotic drugs, wildlife & wildlife products, fake Indian currency notes, gold, antiquities etc. (ANI)