3 held for drug trade in Jhajjar in 2 operations

Jhajjar: The Jhajjar police carried out two back-to-back operations within 48 hours, arresting three for drug trafficking while busting a supply chain linked to Delhi.The operations — led by the anti-narcotic cell on April 23 and April 25 — resulted in the seizure of 1,680 intoxicant capsules and 75 banned vials, weighing approximately 7.5 kg. In the first operation on April 23, acting on specific intelligence inputs, a police team laid a trap in Nuna Majra village under the Bahadurgarh Sadar police station area and apprehended an accused who was allegedly selling narcotic substances. While searching his car, the team seized 960 capsules weighing 576 grams and 75 restricted vials. During interrogation, the accused revealed that he procured the drugs from a supplier based in Chhawla, Delhi. Acting on this lead, the police arrested the supplier as well.In the second operation on April 25, a police team, led by an ASI, intercepted an accused near Shiv Mandir in Chhotu Ram Nagar, under the Linepar police station limits. The search led to the recovery of 720 banned intoxicant capsules (432 g). Addressing a press conference, Jhajjar police commissioner Rajshree Singh said the police were following a strict "zero tolerance" policy against drug trafficking. She said anyone involved in the illegal trade — whether a supplier, middleman or consumer — would face stringent action. She also appealed to the public to cooperate with the police by reporting any suspicious activities. MSID:: 130555646 413 |