CHANDIGARH – Since March 5, when the model code of conduct came into force, security agencies have made seizures of drugs worth over Rs 800 crore and lakhs of litres of illicit and country liquor.
Punjab Director-General of Police (DGP) Suresh Arora said the seizures included 155.75 kg of heroin. This alone accounted for Rs 780 crore in the international market. Other drugs seized were poppy husk (18,577 kg), opium (97kg), smack (2.49 kg) and drug powder (42.93 kg).
Capsules (1.44 lakh), tablets (nearly 2.16 lakh) and syrups (3,799 bottles) were also recovered. Illicit liquor (1.46 lakh litres), country liquor (2.28 lakh bottles) and 60,000 kg of lahan (raw material for making liquor) were also seized, the DGP said.
He said Rs 27.11 crore in cash was seized during the period.
