Sunday, August 19, 2018
- Chandigarh, August 19 - The Special Task Force (STF) of Haryana Police has arrested two Nigerian nationals after 1 kg 3 gram heroin valued around Rs five crore in international market was recovered from them near Indian Academy, Sirohal Road, IFFCO Chowk,
- While stating this here today, a spokesman of Police Department said arrested accused have been identified as Yao and Okelie of Nigeria. Both are presently residing in Hastsal Vihar area of Delhi's Uttam
- During interrogation, the accused revealed that they used to smuggle heroin from South Africa, Mexico and Peru and supply in India to Delhi, Gurugram, Punjab and Haryana. He said that a team of STF got a secret information that two foreigners were roaming near IFFCO chowk with an intention to supply heroin. Acting swiftly, STF team nabbed both the accused and recovered 1 kg 3 gram heroin from
- He said that the accused are being interrogated. Their arrest could lead to unearthing of other cases. A case under Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act has been registered against them and police is investigating the source of drug suppliers and involvement of foreign national. Others involved in this racket would be nabbed
- Meanwhile, Director General of Police, Mr. B.S. Sandhu appreciated the efforts being made by STF. He said that Police would not allow drug menace in the state and stern action would be taken against those who are engaged or supporting such evil practices. Citizen should also come forward and share the information related to drug peddlers with the police, he added.