The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) has uncovered a suspected interstate drug trafficking network supplying heroin to Delhi-NCR via the Nepal route, seizing a consignment worth approximately ₹10.4 crore from a bus passenger near the BBD area. The accused has been arrested and produced before a magistrate, while sustained interrogation is underway at an undisclosed location.
Acting on specific intelligence, a DRI team in plain clothes intercepted a suspicious bus on the highway. The bus staff initially objected, but a search was conducted after the agency revealed its identity. During baggage screening, multiple packets were recovered from a passenger’s suitcase, which field testing confirmed to be heroin. The accused, identified as Delhi resident Sandeep, was taken into custody and escorted by the team.
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Consignment routed through Nepal, NCR was the destination
Preliminary investigation indicates that the heroin was smuggled into India through the Nepal border and was meant for distribution in the Delhi-NCR region. Agencies are now working to identify the trafficking syndicate behind the consignment, its intended recipients, and whether an organised international network is involved.
Digital and financial trails under scrutiny
DRI is analysing the accused’s mobile phone data, call detail records, chat history and bank transactions. Investigators are mapping the money trail to establish the supply chain, funding sources and potential handlers. They are also examining whether the accused had transported similar consignments in the past.
Heightened surveillance on bus and border routes
Following the seizure, security agencies have intensified monitoring of bus routes originating from Nepal and adjoining border areas. Officials said recent months have seen an increase in narcotics trafficking through buses and small vehicles, as traffickers exploit routes with relatively lower scrutiny.
Agencies believe the seizure is a link in a larger network. Further technical analysis and custodial questioning are expected to lead to action against interstate and cross-border trafficking syndicates.
About the author – Ayesha Aayat is a law student and contributor covering cybercrime, online frauds, and digital safety concerns. Her writing aims to raise awareness about evolving cyber threats and legal responses.
