Overview
- The Anti Narcotics Cell reported dismantling an interstate operation that moved narcotics into the city for local sale.
- Alleged mastermind Kulmeet Singh Dalvir Singh Randhawa, known as Fauji, was arrested on January 21 after a month-long search, with his sons detained earlier.
- Investigators say consignments were ferried by truck drivers and distributed through sub-dealers in areas including Taloja and Kalamboli.
- Seizures in the case are valued at Rs 1.19 crore, including 158 grams of heroin and 40 grams of opium recovered in an earlier raid.
- All 15 accused are lodged in Taloja jail as police probe financial trails and additional links under NDPS Sections 21(B), 21(C) and 29.