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Man Arrested With Rs 5.5 Lakh Drugs in Ratia
17 Oct
Summary
- Over 8,800 intoxicant tablets worth Rs 5.5 lakh were seized.
- The haul included 4,000 tramadol and 4,800 alprazolam pills.
- The accused was apprehended with his motorcycle on October 16.
Authorities in Ratia, Haryana, have apprehended a man carrying a substantial quantity of intoxicant tablets, valued at around Rs 5.5 lakh. The seizure, which occurred on October 16, consisted of 8,800 pills, comprising 4,000 tramadol and 4,800 alprazolam tablets. This amount was classified as a commercial quantity by the police.
The arrested individual, identified as Shahid Babu Saifi, hails from Bareilly in Uttar Pradesh and has been residing in Uttam Nagar, Delhi. Law enforcement also impounded an HF Deluxe motorcycle, which they allege was used to transport the illicit drugs. The operation was a result of a tip-off that led the CIA team to establish a checkpoint near the Bhakra canal bridge.
Following his apprehension, a case has been filed against Saifi at the Sadar Ratia police station under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act. The police are continuing their investigation into the source and intended distribution network of these drugs.
