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NEW DELHI: The newly operational Anti-Narcotics Task Force (ANTF) police station under the Delhi Police Crime Branch has registered its first First Information Report (FIR), busting an interstate heroin supply network and arresting six suspects. During the operation, police seized 2.250 kilograms of heroin estimated to be worth approximately ₹5 crore in the international market, alongside ₹73,400 in suspected drug money. Authorities also confiscated two Mahindra Thar SUVs, two motorcycles, a scooter, and five mobile phones from the accused.
Trap Near Signature Bridge Leads to Initial Seizure
Acting on intelligence regarding the movements of an interstate narcotics syndicate, the ANTF team mounted surveillance and vehicle checks near Signature Bridge in the Khajuri Khas area. Officers intercepted two motorcycles based on suspicious activity and conducted a thorough search of the riders, recovering 2.006 kilograms of heroin on the spot.
Following the initial recovery, investigators interrogated the apprehended suspects to trace the origin of the contraband and identify its intended recipients. As details of the broader supply chain emerged during questioning, police expanded their operation beyond Delhi’s borders to track down key associates involved in receiving and distributing the drugs.
Raiding Ghaziabad to Apprehend Receiver and Source
Based on leads generated during the investigation, police identified a receiver of the heroin consignment along with another supply source operating out of Uttar Pradesh. The ANTF team subsequently conducted raids in Ghaziabad, arresting the receiver and additional suspects. This follow-up action yielded another 244 grams of heroin, bringing the total quantity seized in the operation to 2.250 kilograms.
Investigators are now mapping the specific transit routes used to smuggle the narcotics across Delhi and the National Capital Region (NCR). Police are also examining the communication channels, delivery mechanisms, and payment methods utilized by the accused to coordinate shipments and settle transactions.
Family-Run Syndicate Under Detailed Scrutiny
Preliminary findings indicate that the trafficking network was operated collectively by members of a single family with a prior history of criminal activities. Different family members allegedly divided responsibilities across procurement, transportation, storage, and local distribution of the contraband. Police are currently probing how long the syndicate has been active, reviewing past criminal cases linked to the family, and identifying other potential accomplices.
Authorities are also verifying whether the seized Mahindra Thar vehicles, motorcycles, and scooter were directly used for transporting narcotics or facilitating the movement of syndicate members. The five confiscated mobile phones are undergoing technical analysis to uncover call logs, contacts, and financial trails that could lead to buyers and upstream suppliers across the Delhi-NCR region.
