Delhi Police’s ‘Operation Clean Sweep’ led to the seizure of 1667 grammes of superfine-quality Afghan-origin heroin and 130 grammes of a suspected chemical substanceread moreDelhi Police has busted a major drug trafficking cartel operational across nations in South Asia under the ‘Operation Clean Sweep’. According to the officials, the cartel was operating in Afghanistan, Pakistan, Punjab, Jammu & Kashmir and parts of Delhi-National Capital Region.The police revealed that one of the accused actually used the online game PUBG to connect with a heroin supplier.The operation also led to the seizure of 1667 grammes of superfine-quality Afghan-origin heroin and 130 grammes of a suspected chemical substance.STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS ADHow the operation beganThe cartel came to be revealed when a 37-year-old resident of Jammu-Kashmir, named Faheem Farooq, was intercepted by authorities. Further investigation led to the arrest of Shazia Peer, a key player in the network. Peer then revealed she had connections in Afghanistan, the United Kingdom, the United States, and Punjab, including individuals identified as Sohrab, Hafiz, and Harry.The woman said the illegal drugs came from Afghanistan, passed through Pakistan and Jammu & Kashmir, and were sent to Delhi. Her helper, Javed, helped spread the drugs in Delhi. He was also caught later in a police raid.More from India
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El Salvador’s Bukele says he won’t return migrant wrongly deported from the USThe drug group’s link to Punjab was found when police arrested Parminder Singh Deol, also known as Harry. He lives in Prakash Nagar, Ludhiana. CCTV footage from a restaurant in Murthal showed him giving heroin to a man named Faheem.PUBG used by accusedSubsequent raids and investigation then led to the arrest of Jashanpreet Singh, who was traced in Narli village, hiding at a relative’s residence. Authorities seized 372 grammes of heroin from his home.Shockingly, he disclosed to police how he used PUBG gaming app to connect to a drug supplier. He used the PUBG method to evade surveillance and tracking by authorities.During the operation, police found 15 mobile phones. These phones had chats, videos, and contact lists that showed the gang was part of a well-organised international network.They also took away two motorcycles used to deliver the drugs.The group was not just smuggling heroin — they are also suspected of helping move weapons and explosive materials.TagsDelhiIndiaEnd of Article
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‘Used PUBG to connect with heroin supplier:’ Shocking details of Delhi Police’s major drug bust
