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In Bengal, cache of heroin worth ₹25 crore seized, one held
A notorious drug dealer, Sunil Howlader, was arrested during the raid. He is a resident of Rasulpur. His SUV was also seized.
Published on: Mar 2, 2021, 17:56:29 IST
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The Special Task Force (STF) of the Kolkata Police on Monday seized heroin worth ₹25.09 crore in the international market during a raid in the Rasulpur area of Bengal’s East Burdwan district late on Monday night, a senior STF official said.
A notorious drug dealer, Sunil Howlader, was arrested during the raid. He is a resident of Rasulpur. His SUV was also seized.
STF personnel recovered more than five kilograms of heroin while searching the vehicle.
The accused will be produced before a court in Kolkata on Tuesday afternoon. He has been charged under several sections of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act.
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