THREE ARRESTED WITH 480 PACKETS OF HEROIN

THREE ARRESTED WITH 480 PACKETS OF HEROIN

13-OCT-ENG 5

RAJIV NAYAN AGRAWAL

BUXAR-------------------------Brahmpur police have achieved a major breakthrough in the ongoing campaign against narcotics smuggling in the district. Acting on a tip-off, the police conducted a raid in the Raghunathpur area and arrested three accused individuals with 127 grams of a heroin-like substance contained in 480 packets. Meanwhile, another accused managed to flee the scene.

The police also recovered ₹1.11 lakh in cash, three mobile phones, a Yamaha motorcycle, and 6.700 kg of coins from the site. Following this operation, the police have begun investigating potential networks linked to the drug trafficking.

According to reports, the police had received a tip-off regarding drug trafficking in the Raghunathpur area. Acting on this information, the team raided Manoj's house. During the search, they recovered various items, including 127 grams of a substance resembling heroin, which was packed into 480 small sachets. During the operation, the police arrested the alleged traffickers Pintu Nat, Manoj Noniya, and Manoj's brother Risav (alias Munna Noniya), while Ravis Noniya managed to escape.

Following the recovery of cash, mobile phones, a motorcycle, and a large quantity of coins during the raid, the police are investigating the accused's contacts and the potential supply network involved in the drug trade. Efforts are underway to ascertain the roles of other individuals linked to the trafficking ring based on the interrogation of the arrested accused.

According to the officiating SDPO, raids are being conducted at suspected hideouts to apprehend the absconding accused. The police have stated that individuals involved in drug trafficking will be identified, and strict action will be taken against them.