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Punjab police seize large quantity of drugs in special drive

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Press Trust of India Moga
Last Updated : May 24 2014 | 7:23 PM IST
Punjab police seized a large quantity of drugs during a special drive in seven districts of the state in the past four days.
Bathinda zone IGP Paramraj Singh Umranangal said a special drive was launched in Moga, Ferozepur, Fazilka, Faridkot, Muktsar, Bathinda and Mansa from where 191 drug peddlers were arrested by police.
As many as 183 cases were registered against the accused. Police department also expelled one constable following seizure of drug from his possession, he said.
Police seized 0.50 grams heroin, 0.50 grams Smack, 3.75 kg of contraband opium, 412 kg of poppy husk, 14,586 drug tablets, and 2.47 grams intoxicant powder during the raids.

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First Published: May 24 2014 | 7:23 PM IST

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