Chandigarh, June 17 (IANS) In a major crackdown against drug trafficking and illegal narcotics networks, Punjab Police have busted two modules by arresting three accused in two separate operations, said Director General of Police (DGP) Gaurav Yadav here on Wednesday.

The police have also recovered 5.775 kg of heroin, 1.33 lakh restricted capsules and tablets, 39 cartridges of KF 7.65 calibre, and Rs 36,600 in cash from their possession

Those arrested have been identified as Manjinder Singh (24), a resident of Lakha Bhedian; Jagjit Singh (22), a resident of Mallanwala; and Gurdev Singh (55), a resident of Mamdot Uttar in Ferozepur.

Apart from recovering contraband, police teams have also impounded their car bearing registration number PB 46 AP 3255. The DGP said that further investigation is underway to establish forward and backward linkages in these cases to uncover the complete network, trace the financial trail, and identify all people involved in the crime.

Sharing operational details on the first operation, Senior Superintendent of Police (Ferozepur) Bhupinder Singh Sidhu said that police had received a reliable input that Manjinder Singh and Jagjit Singh are indulging in drug smuggling. Acting swiftly, police teams intercepted them near Daana Mandi Basti Vakeela Wali, when they were travelling in their car, and during the search, 5.775 kg of heroin was recovered, he said.

In another operation, the SSP said that the police team had received a reliable input that Gurdev Singh runs a Medical Store in Mamdot village, where he sells restricted capsules and tablets.

Acting swiftly, police teams in the presence of a drug inspector raided the medical store and recovered 1,33,640 restricted tablets and capsules, Rs 36,600 cash and 39 cartridges of KF 7.65 calibre from the shop, he said, while adding that the accused Gurdev has been arrested.

Senior Superintendent of Police Sidhu said that more arrests and recoveries are likely in the coming days as the investigation progresses.

–IANS

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