The special task force (STF) of Haryana Police has arrested a Nigerian national from DLF, Gurugram and recovered 3.2 kg heroin from his possession.
The value of seized drug in international market is around Rs 12 crore, said a spokesman of Police Department.
He said that arrested accused was identified as Taraour Ahmed, a resident of Nigeria.
Currently residing in Delhi, he was arrested following a tip-off by a team of The special task force (STF Hisar from Sikandarpur Metro Station area in Gurugram.
Divulging the details about seizure, the spokesman said that the The special task force (STF) team, which was present in Gurugram, got secret information about drug smuggling.
On getting information, police team immediately rushed at Sikarnpur metro station, DLF-2 area where it spotted a suspicious person with scooty at a street in front of metro station gate.
After seeing police, accused suddenly started scooty in a hurry. Police team immediately nabbed him. When searched, 3 kg 200 gram heroin was recovered from his possession hide in scooty, the spokesman said.
A case under relevant sections of NDPS Act was registered against him at DLF-2 Police Station, Gurugram. The accused would be taken on police remand by producing him in the Court so that name of supplier involved in this racket of drug peddling could be unearthed, he added.