Latest News | Delhi Police Seize Heroin Worth Rs 2.5 Crore, Arrest One

New Delhi, Jan 2 (PTI) The Delhi Police has arrested a man for with 402 grams of heroin worth around Rs 2.5 crore, officials said on Thursday.

The accused has been identified as Sheikh Shahnawaz (23), they said.

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"Our team received an information about Shahnawaz that he is a drug supplier. A team was formed and a raid was conducted in Jahangirpuri area of outer north Delhi," Deputy Commissioner of Police (Outer North) Nidhin Valsan said.

DCP said that Shahnawaz was caught carrying a bag which was found to be containing 402 grams of heroin.

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An FIR was registered and an further investigation was taken up by the team of Narela Industrial Area Police Station.

Shahnawaz is a habitual offender with over a dozen criminal cases to his name including charges of robbery, theft and violations of the Arms Act.

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