Indian authorities have arrested a man in Lucknow and seized over 5 kg of heroin worth more than Rs 10 crore, highlighting ongoing efforts to combat drug trafficking.
Key Points
- The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence arrested a man in Lucknow for allegedly carrying narcotics.
- Over 5 kg of heroin, valued at more than Rs 10 crore, was recovered from the suspect's baggage.
- The suspect was travelling from Kathmandu to Delhi by bus.
- The recovered heroin was seized under the provisions of the NDPS Act, 1985.
- The accused has been remanded to 14 days in judicial custody.
The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence have arrested a man, travelling from Kathmandu to Delhi and allegedly carrying narcotics, in Lucknow and recovered over 5 kg of heroin worth more than Rs 10 crore, an official statement said on Thursday.
Heroin Seizure Details
Based on intelligence that a passenger, carrying narcotics, is travelling from Kathmandu to Delhi by bus. The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence, during a examination of the suspect's baggage in Lucknow, recovered 5,240 grams of a white powdery substance contained in 2 packets, which was confirmed to be heroin through field testing, the statement said.
Subsequently, the DRI placed him under arrest on Wednesday, it said, adding that the total recovered contraband is valued at approximately Rs 10.48 crores in the illicit drug market.
Legal Proceedings and NDPS Act
The recovered heroin was seized under the provisions of the NDPS Act, 1985.
The accused was produced before the Additional District and Sessions Judge, NDPS Court, Lucknow and was remanded to 14 days in judicial custody.
DRI's Recent Success in Lucknow
DRI has seized a total of 21.34 kg of heroin, valued at approximately Rs 42.68 crore in the illicit drug market, at Lucknow in the last six months, the statement said.
