Archive · 6 Oct 2026
Delhi Police Seize Heroin Worth Rs 50 Crore, Arrest Four
Delhi Police say they arrested four people suspected of working in a heroin network between Delhi and Uttar Pradesh.
Police reported finding 7.076 kilograms of heroin, which they estimate is worth about Rs 50 crore in the international market.
They say 6.275 kilograms was found at a suspected drug-making facility in Lucknow.
Police also reported finding smaller amounts of heroin with two people arrested earlier in the investigation.
They seized chemicals and equipment that they say were used to make the drug.
Police say the four suspects had different roles, including supplying, transporting and making heroin.
The investigation began on September 16, and a raid on the Lucknow facility took place on October 4.
Police say they are still looking into the network’s suppliers, finances and other possible associates.
Delhi Police said four people were arrested in an alleged interstate heroin supply and manufacturing network spanning Delhi-NCR and Uttar Pradesh.
Police reported recovering 7.076 kg of heroin, valued at about Rs 50 crore in the international market.
A raid on October 4 at an alleged facility in Sita Colony, Jankipuram, Lucknow, yielded 6.275 kg of freshly manufactured heroin.
Police said they seized 300 grams and 501 grams of heroin from two earlier suspects, along with Rs 3 lakh in cash from the first suspect.
Officers also seized sodium, acetic anhydride and equipment allegedly used to manufacture heroin; police said they are investigating the network’s supply chain and finances.
- Who
- Delhi Police arrested Laxman Hooda, Anil alias Bhola, Bablu and Ruksar Ali alias Raju.
- What
- Police said they dismantled an alleged interstate heroin supply and manufacturing network and seized 7.076 kg of heroin.
- When
- The investigation began on September 16; the Lucknow raid took place on October 4. The reports were published on October 5.
- Where
- The seizures and arrests involved locations in Delhi and Uttar Pradesh, including Begumpur, Lucknow and Bareilly; Anil was reported arrested in Sonipat.
- Why
- Police said the operation followed information about narcotics movement and aimed to investigate the alleged supply and manufacturing network.
- People arrested
- Four
- Total heroin reported seized
- 7.076 kg
- Estimated international-market value
- About Rs 50 crore
- Heroin recovered in Lucknow
- 6.275 kg of freshly manufactured heroin
- Earlier heroin seizures
- 300 grams from Laxman Hooda and 501 grams from Anil
- Cash recovered
- Rs 3 lakh
- Materials reported seized
- 2.504 kg of sodium, 787 grams of acetic anhydride and manufacturing equipment
- Key operation dates
- Investigation began September 16; Lucknow facility raided October 4
