Drug Bust at Anand Vihar: Two Nabbed with 7.4kg Poppy Husk
Two suspects arrested at Anand Vihar ISBT with 7.4kg of poppy husk as Delhi Police intensify their crackdown on narcotics trafficking.
In a swift operation to curb the flow of narcotics in the capital, the Delhi Police have arrested two individuals after recovering 7.4 kilograms of poppy husk (doda post) near the Inter-State Bus Terminal (ISBT) at Anand Vihar. The apprehension took place as police personnel were stationed at the entry gate of the terminal, a known transit point for commuters and, occasionally, smugglers.
Crackdown at the Terminal
The East District Police have been maintaining a high state of vigilance in the Anand Vihar area to intercept the movement of contraband. During a routine check near the ISBT entry gate, officers spotted the suspects and discovered the poppy husk in their possession. Both individuals were immediately taken into custody for further interrogation to uncover the source and intended destination of the shipment.
A Pattern of High-Value Seizures
This latest arrest is part of a broader, persistent effort by the East District law enforcement to dismantle drug trafficking networks. The Anand Vihar vicinity has been a hotspot for significant narcotics recoveries over the past few years:
- June 2025: Authorities intercepted a massive haul of opium weighing approximately 7 kilograms near the Anand Vihar bus stand. The contraband was valued at nearly Rs 50 lakh, leading to the arrest of four people, including a key suspect identified as Munnalal.
- March 2025: In a high-stakes operation near the Leela Hotel at CBD Ground, the Anand Vihar police arrested a trafficker named Asif. This bust yielded heroin worth Rs 1.10 crore, along with a pistol and five live cartridges.
Operation Aaghat and International Links
Beyond individual arrests, the Delhi Police have implemented strategic initiatives to cleanse the region of drugs. Under the "Operation Aaghat" initiative in August 2026, the police intensified their sweep, resulting in the arrest or detention of 151 individuals. This operation led to four cases registered under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act, with the recovery of 1.199 kilograms of charas and 532 grams of ganja.
The fight against narcotics has even extended to international syndicates. In July 2026, the East District Anti-Narcotics Squad successfully dismantled a supply chain involving African nationals. That operation resulted in the seizure of 30 grams of ganja and 21.09 grams of MDMA, highlighting the complex nature of the drug trade operating within the city.