Crime branch sleuths arrested three persons involved in drug trafficking near Kasturba hospital in Habibganj area. Drugs weighing 3.2 kg worth Rs 50000 were recovered from their possession on Thursday. Acting on a tip off three people who were carrying drugs and were trying to sell them near Kasturba hospital were detained and when they were searched drugs were recovered from their possession. During the investigation, the accused confessed that they were involved in drug peddling and made fast money in the business of illegal drug transportation and selling.
The three tried to escape but were nabbed by the police.
The nabbed accused were identified as Dinesh Shakalle (28) of Rajeev Nagar, Mukhtari Ali (31) of Sagar and Ajeet Kuchbandiya (24) of Baghsewania. Dinesh works as labour, Mukhtari works as driver and Ajeet works at a chicken shop. Among the accused Dinesh used to work as collection agent at stoppages of commercial vehicles in the city which raises suspicion that he used the system for transporting drugs illegally.
The police have registered a case under of Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act and have started further investigation. Police said that the network of suppliers and distributors would be unearthed during the further investigation. A total of 3.2 kg of Cannabis was recovered from their possession which would fetch around Rs 50000 said police.
The source of procurement and delivery to the customers is yet to be revealed and would be investigated in the further investigation.
Meanwhile TT Nagar police have arrested a 35-year-old arms dealer and recovered three guns and 29 live cartridges near Banganga Square on Thursday.
Acting on a tip a man was nabbed near Banganga square and recovered two air guns, 22 bore conbet rifle, 315 rifle and 29 live cartridges from his possession.
The accused identified as Suboor Ahmed was trying to sell air gun by converting it into .22 bore rifle.
He used to shop which was closed around three years ago.