In a significant breakthrough, the Shimla police have apprehended a chitta supplier near the Indo-Pak border in Punjab. The operation, conducted in coordination with local intelligence units, led to the seizure of a substantial quantity of the contraband. The accused, identified as a resident of Himachal Pradesh, was allegedly involved in smuggling chitta from across the border.
Details of the Operation
The police team, acting on a tip-off, laid a trap near the border area. The suspect was intercepted while attempting to transport the drugs to various destinations in Himachal Pradesh. Preliminary investigations suggest that the supplier had established a network to distribute the narcotics in the state.
Seizure and Legal Action
Authorities recovered approximately 500 grams of chitta, valued at several lakhs in the illicit market. The accused has been booked under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act. Further interrogation is underway to uncover the entire supply chain.
This arrest is part of a larger crackdown on drug trafficking in the region. The Shimla police have intensified patrolling and surveillance to curb the inflow of narcotics. Citizens have been urged to report any suspicious activities to the authorities.
