Shimla Police Seize Over 5.5kg Heroin in Major Drug Bust

Shimla police have significantly escalated their efforts against drug trafficking networks, leading to substantial seizures this year. Authorities have confiscated around 5.5 kilograms of heroin, with an estimated street value exceeding Rs 30 crore. The intensified crackdown has also resulted in the seizure of other illicit substances, including LSD valued at approximately Rs 1 crore.

Further drug seizures include 16.5 kg of charas and 14 kg of opium, alongside 6 kg of poppy husk. Authorities have also taken a proactive stance by destroying over one million illegally cultivated cannabis and opium plants across the region. These actions are aimed at dismantling drug supply chains and protecting the youth from substance abuse.

In a recent operation on Monday, the special cell intercepted a taxi near Shoghi. They seized approximately 257 grams of heroin from Resham Singh, a 34-year-old resident of Amritsar, Punjab. Singh was allegedly attempting to supply the contraband within Shimla. A case has been registered, the accused arrested, and investigations continue to identify further members of the supply network.