New Delhi, Nov 18 (UNI) Four alleged members of a drug syndicate were arrested in west Delhi after police busted a network reportedly transporting cannabis from West Bengal to Delhi, concealed in trolley bags on long-distance trains, an officer said on Tuesday.
According to the police, they have recovered more than 47 kg of cannabis worth around Rs 25 lakh, they said.
A senior officer said the accused have been identified as Toni Singh (47) of Subhash Nagar, Sultana (30) from West Bengal’s Cooch Behar, Noor Jahan (32) from Jalpaiguri, West Bengal, and Santosh, also known as Bhabhi (38), of Okhla Industrial Area.
On November 9, the squad acted on information that a large consignment of cannabis was to be delivered near Janakpuri District Park.
The police carried out a raid at the location, apprehending Toni, Sultana, and Noor with trolley bags reportedly containing the contraband.
While the investigation with the accused was ongoing, they also arrested Santosh, a key receiver and supplier in Delhi, on Wednesday, they said.
The seized cannabis was weighed and confiscated following legal procedures, and a case under the NDPS Act was registered at Janakpuri police station.
Further investigation into the case is underway to trace the main supplier in West Bengal, the police added.
The investigators said the syndicate operated between West Bengal and Delhi, sending large consignments from West Bengal while Sultana and Noor Jahan transported the drugs on long-distance trains concealed in trolley bags.
Santosh allegedly managed the receipt and distribution of the consignments in Delhi, with Toni serving as a facilitator in the local network
