Chandigarh, July 12
Based on inputs provided by the Punjab Police, the Gujarat Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS) seized nearly 75 kg of heroin estimated to be worth over Rs 375 crore from a container near the Mundra port in Kutch district.
Disclosing this through a tweet, Punjab DGP Gaurav Yadav stated: An input regarding #Heroin having been concealed in container of unstitched clothes at Mundra Port was shared by @PunjabPolicelnd with Gujarat ATS which led to recovery of 75 Kg heroin in a joint operation. Consignment booked by Punjab-based importer. Further investigations on.
An input regarding #Heroin having been concealed in container of unstitched clothes at Mundra Port was shared by @PunjabPoliceInd with Gujarat ATS which led to recovery of 75 Kg heroin in a joint operation. Consignment booked by Punjab-based importer. Further investigations on.
— DGP Punjab Police (@DGPPunjabPolice) July 12, 2022
Based on the tip off, the ATS searched the shipping container, which arrived from another country some time back and was kept at a container freight station outside the port. The ATS found nearly 75 kg of heroin concealed in the cargo, the official said.
Various state and central agencies have in the recent past seized drugs worth crores of rupees from shipping containers arriving at Gujarat ports from other countries. (With agency inputs)
On Punjab Police input, Gujarat ATS recovers 75 kg heroin worth Rs 375 crore at Mundra port
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