Haryana police on Wednesday arrested an alleged drug-peddler from Rohtak district for possessing 100 grams of heroin. The estimated value of seized contraband is around Rs 40 lakh, police said.
The accused has been identified as Baljit, a resident of Rohnat village in Bhiwani district.During checking near Khrawad by-pass on Rohtak-Delhi road, police intercepted Baljit, who was roaming in a suspicious manner. During checking, 100 grams of heroin was recovered from him.
Initial investigation revealed that the accused had brought the contraband from a foreigner in Uttam Nagar in Delhi for supply among drug addicts in Rohtak on high prices, police said.
A case under the provisions of NDPS Act was registered and further investigation is underway.