Jammu, October 16: The Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB), Jammu Zonal Unit, conducted an intelligence-based operation in the Digiana area of Jammu and seized 385 grams of suspected heroin, arresting one person reportedly residing in Miran Sahib.
According to a press note issued by NCB Jammu on Saturday, the operation followed specific intelligence regarding suspected heroin trafficking. During surveillance, the NCB team intercepted the suspect while he was allegedly attempting to deliver the contraband.
Four packets containing a total of 385 grams of suspected heroin were recovered and seized during the operation.
Preliminary investigation has indicated possible links between Jammu-based traffickers and sources in Punjab, with the suspected contraband believed to have been intended for distribution within Jammu district.
Further investigation is underway to identify other persons involved and establish the forward and backward linkages of the suspected trafficking network, including possible interstate connections.
NCB Jammu has appealed to the public to share credible information regarding drug trafficking and substance abuse through the National Narcotics Helpline, MANAS (1933), assuring that information can be shared confidentially.
The bureau reiterated its commitment to intelligence-led enforcement against drug trafficking under the national mission of Nasha Mukt Bharat.
