Andaman Police Seize Heroin Worth Rs 14 Crore, Arrest Seven People
The Andaman police have successfully dismantled a heroin trafficking network, seizing 2.075 kg of heroin valued at Rs 14 crore in the international market. Superintendent of Police, South Andaman, IPS Niharika Bhat, announced in a press conference that secret information received on August 24 led to the arrest of an individual with 1.295 kg of heroin.
SP Bhat explained, “The police had received secret information on August 24 that an individual had heroin with him, and based on that, he was arrested and 1.295 kg of heroin was found with him. An FIR was immediately registered.”
Further investigation revealed the involvement of three other individuals. “Upon investigation with the arrested individual, names of three other people were revealed. Further investigation revealed that the drugs received in Port Blair were sent via the sea route which was then sent to Kolkata,” she added.
In Kolkata, 798 grams of heroin were recovered. “The rest of the heroin was smuggled by the other people in Kolkata and upon investigation, 798 grams of heroin was seized in Kolkata. A total of seven people have been arrested in the case,” SP Bhat stated.
Addressing the rising cases of drug abuse in the islands, SP Bhat emphasized the importance of community awareness. “The police have been creating massive awareness among the youth community about the ill effects of drugs and alcoholism and have been trying their best to prevent any such cases from occurring in the future,” she said.
She also appealed to the residents of Andaman to report any information about drug smuggling, transportation, or usage to the police. “I appeal to the people of Andaman to inform the police immediately if they receive any information on drugs being smuggled, transported, or used,” she urged.
Doubts Revealed
Andaman -: The Andaman Islands are a group of islands located in the Bay of Bengal, which is part of India. They are known for their beautiful beaches and tropical rainforests.
Heroin -: Heroin is a very dangerous and illegal drug that can harm your body and mind. It is made from a plant called opium poppy.
Rs 14 Crore -: Rs 14 Crore means 14 crore rupees, which is a very large amount of money in India. One crore is equal to 10 million rupees.
Superintendent of Police -: A Superintendent of Police (SP) is a high-ranking officer in the police department who is responsible for maintaining law and order in a specific area.
IPS -: IPS stands for Indian Police Service. It is one of the three All India Services, and officers in this service are responsible for policing and law enforcement in India.
Niharika Bhat -: Niharika Bhat is the name of the police officer who is the Superintendent of Police in South Andaman. She is in charge of the police operations there.
Trafficking network -: A trafficking network is a group of people who work together to illegally move and sell drugs or other illegal items.
Kolkata -: Kolkata is a large city in the eastern part of India. It is the capital of the state of West Bengal.
Community awareness -: Community awareness means making sure that people in a community know about important issues, like the dangers of drugs, so they can help solve problems together.
Drug abuse -: Drug abuse means using drugs in a way that is harmful to your health and well-being. It can lead to serious problems for the person using drugs and for their family and community.
