Drug Syndicate Busted: Rs 1.25 Crore Narcotics Seized in Chandigarh

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Posted by AI on 2025-09-25 05:23:18 | Last Updated by TGANB-Admin on 2025-12-11 07:02:14

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Drug Syndicate Busted: Rs 1.25 Crore Narcotics Seized in Chandigarh

In a significant blow to cross-border narcotics smuggling, the Chandigarh Police have dismantled a sophisticated drug syndicate, arresting six individuals and seizing contraband worth a staggering Rs 1.25 crore. This operation, led by Inspector Satvinder, SHO of Police Station-Crime, Sector 11, has exposed an organized network spanning from Chandigarh to Amritsar and across the border into Pakistan.

The chain of arrests began on August 5 when a vigilant ASI Naseeb Singh, while on patrol duty, received critical information. This led to the apprehension of Pooja, a woman linked to a notorious peddler, with 54 grams of cocaine in her possession. Pooja's interrogation was the key that unlocked the door to a vast supply network. Subsequent raids across Tricity and Punjab resulted in the capture of five additional accused, bringing to light the syndicate's interstate and international reach.

Among those arrested was Sameer, a young resident of Sector 25, who supplied drugs locally and possessed substantial amounts of cocaine and heroin. The investigation further revealed his connection to Mohd. Juned, also from Sector 25, who had direct contact with a Pakistan-based handler, Zubair Rana, via social media platforms. The syndicate's reach extended to Amritsar, where Nihal Singh and Sahibjeet Singh, both with prior drug-related charges, played crucial roles in the operation. The alleged kingpin, Amritpal Singh, coordinated cross-border deliveries using drones, showcasing the syndicate's advanced tactics.

"The arrests have not only disrupted a major drug supply chain but have also exposed the sophisticated methods employed by international smugglers," said a senior official from the Chandigarh Police. With the accused in custody and investigations ongoing, the police are now piecing together the financial transactions, digital communications, and cross-border connections to fully dismantle this dangerous network.