Tanzanian woman held with 300 gm heroin in Zirakpur

The accused Tanzanian woman was arrested during a patrol at Ghazipur road, Zirakpur, with the heroin and will now be produced in court

Police arrested a woman,who is a Tanzanian national, and recovered 300 gm of heroin from her possession.

Police arrested a Tanzanian woman with 300 gm heroin in Zirakpur. (HT File)

Zirakpur police station house officer (SHO) inspector Onkar Singh Brar said the accused, identified as Rahma, was living at Dwarka, Delhi. The accused was arrested during a patrol at Ghazipur road and will now be produced in court in Derabassi on Tuesday.

Police said that she will be taken on remand to ascertain the source of the heroin and the names of her clients. The SHO added that they were looking to break the supply chain.

3 booked for duping Hisar resident of ₹30 lakh

Chandigarh

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Punjab Hockey Academy wins bronze

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Life coach Prriya Kaur holds motivational session for ITBP jawans

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