The Shimla Police have apprehended four members of an interstate drug supply gang, seizing 169 grams of heroin. Following a tip-off, authorities intercepted a vehicle near Sanjauli in Shimla, leading to the arrest. The investigation, conducted under NDPS Act, 1985, is ongoing with significant drug money involved.

In a major breakthrough, Shimla Police on Friday captured four members of an interstate drug gang, seizing a sizable haul of 169 grams of heroin (chitta). This operation marks a significant dent in the drug peddling network in the region.

Acting on a tip-off, law enforcement officers intercepted a vehicle (registration number PB02CQ-5374) at Chaulanthi near Sanjauli in Shimla. Among the arrested were Rahul, Anil, Deepak, and Karan, all hailing from Amritsar, Punjab. The contraband was discovered in their possession.

Shimla Superintendent of Police, Sanjeev Kumar Gandhi, confirmed that a case has been filed against the accused under sections 21 and 29 of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act, 1985. Further investigation is underway. The confiscated heroin is valued between Rs 25 to 30 lakh, and in a wider crackdown, the Shimla Police have apprehended 235 drug peddlers over the past six months, with property worth Rs 2 crore under scrutiny for links to drug money.

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