NarcoticsBust – Delhi Police Dismantle Cross-Border Heroin Supply Operation
NarcoticsBust – Delhi Police have uncovered a major interstate narcotics operation linked to routes stretching from Myanmar to the national capital, leading to the arrest of nine accused, including two women, officials confirmed on Friday.
According to investigators, the syndicate allegedly transported illegal drugs through Manipur and Uttar Pradesh before distributing them in Delhi. During the operation, police recovered 1,568 grams of heroin and 506 grams of crude opium, with the seized narcotics estimated to be worth nearly Rs 16 crore in the illegal market. Authorities also confiscated a motorcycle and a car believed to have been used for moving the contraband between states.
Investigation Began With Initial Arrests
Police officials stated that the investigation started on April 17 after two suspects, identified as Sameer Ahmed, 21, and Ashish Soni, 29, were arrested while allegedly carrying 300 grams of heroin. Following their detention, officers expanded the probe to identify the larger supply chain behind the operation.
Joint Commissioner of Police Vijay Singh said investigators later traced the source of the seized narcotics to Manoj Soni, also known as Vicky. He was subsequently taken into custody for allegedly supplying heroin to the two arrested men.
Raids Reveal Wider Distribution Network
During questioning, Manoj Soni reportedly disclosed information about several individuals involved in the drug distribution chain. Based on these leads, police carried out a raid in Delhi’s Tilak Nagar area on April 21.
During the operation, officers arrested a 30-year-old woman named Sandhya and allegedly recovered around 278 grams of heroin from her possession. Investigators believe she played an active role in a family-linked narcotics network operating in the region.
Police further revealed that Sandhya’s husband, identified as Vicky alias Aakash, is currently lodged in jail in connection with a case under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act. Officials added that he has a previous criminal background related to narcotics offences. Authorities also stated that Sandhya’s mother-in-law is presently imprisoned in another drug-related case.
Uttar Pradesh Link Exposed During Probe
As the investigation progressed, police teams tracked another alleged supplier operating from Bareilly in Uttar Pradesh. On May 7, officers arrested Mehnaz, also known as Bezi, aged 51, during a follow-up operation in the city.
Police claimed that around 58 grams of heroin were recovered during her arrest. Investigators described her as an active participant in the narcotics trade in the Bareilly region and said she had previously faced involvement in two NDPS-related cases.
Officials believe the arrests have helped expose a broader network involved in smuggling and distribution activities across multiple states. Authorities are continuing the investigation to identify additional members connected to the syndicate and to determine the complete financial and logistical structure behind the trafficking operation.
Authorities Continue Anti-Narcotics Operations
Delhi Police stated that coordinated efforts are underway to dismantle interstate drug networks that use multiple transit routes to move narcotics into major cities. Investigators are also examining possible links between the arrested suspects and other criminal groups operating in northern India.
Senior officers said the crackdown reflects ongoing efforts to curb the illegal drug trade and prevent narcotics from reaching local markets. Further arrests and seizures are expected as the investigation moves forward.