Sultanpur Drug Bust: 5 Arrested With Smack Worth Rs 3.25 Crore
Five drug traffickers arrested in Sultanpur, Uttar Pradesh, with smack worth Rs 3.25 crore. Read more about the massive narcotics bust.
In a major crackdown on narcotics trafficking, a joint police operation in Sultanpur, Uttar Pradesh, has led to the arrest of five individuals and the recovery of a massive haul of smack. The seized illegal drugs are estimated to have a staggering market value of approximately Rs 3.25 crore.
The Operation at Kaithwara Mor
The high-stakes operation was carried out by a combined team from the Motigarpur and Jaisinghpur police stations. Acting under the strategic supervision of Superintendent of Police Vineet Jaiswal, the team intercepted the suspects near Kaithwara Mor.
During the search, officers discovered 864 grams and 41 milligrams of smack, which had been carefully packaged in five transparent plastic pouches. Along with the narcotics, the police recovered:
- Cash amounting to Rs 3,210
- Four mobile phones
- Three bags used for transporting the contraband
The Suspects and Their Criminal Ties
The police have identified the five arrested individuals, revealing a pattern of recidivism among most of the group. The suspects include:
- Abhishek Goswami (24) of Malikpur Bakhra: A habitual offender with 12 previous cases registered against him.
- Aditya Singh (24) of Dharsauli: Facing nine prior criminal cases.
- Dinesh Mishra (24) of Diyara Bazar: Has four previous cases.
- Ankit Mishra (25) of Choparia: Also has four previous cases.
- Chitransh Singh (23) of Malikpur Bakhra: The only member of the group with no prior criminal record.
Legal Action and Police Coordination
The successful bust was led by Motigarpur Station House Officer Anirudh Kumar Singh and Jaisinghpur Station House Officer Vivek Kumar Rai, along with their respective teams.
The authorities are now taking strict legal measures against the accused. The suspects have been booked under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act, and additional charges have been filed under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) as the investigation continues to uncover the wider network behind the trafficking ring.