Over 5 Kg heroin seized in Ferozepur; one held
Ferozepur, April 7, 2026: In a major breakthrough against drug trafficking, the police arrested a youth identified as Saurav, a resident of Basti Shekhan Wala, and recovered 5.010 kg of heroin from his possession.
According to Kashmir Singh, SHO, the accused was apprehended following a specific tip-off. Acting swiftly, the police laid a trap after continuous surveillance for four to five days and successfully nabbed him. The contraband was recovered from an empty blue Skybag kit bag being carried by the accused. In addition to the heroin, one mobile phone and a motorcycle were also seized.
He added that efforts are underway to arrest the second accused, Vansh, who is currently absconding.
A case has been registered against both accused under Sections 21/61/85 of the NDPS Act for possession of commercial quantity of narcotics.
The SHO further said, the arrested accused will be produced in the court to get remand for further investigations with special focus on backward and forward linkages to crack the supply chain. He however, assured that the second accused will be arrested soon, and strict action will be taken against all those involved in the drug network.