New Delhi, June 28 (IANS) The Delhi Police, in pursuance of the zero tolerance policy against narcotic drugs and drug trafficking, arrested 16 accused and made recoveries of drugs during an operation launched under the ongoing ‘Operation Kavach-14.0’ to dismantle narcotics supply networks and curb the menace of drug trafficking.Dedicated teams of Anti-Narcotics Squad (ANS), Special Staff and Police Stations of West District conducted sustained intelligence-based raids, surveillance and targeted …
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New Delhi, June 19 (IANS) Delhi Police has recovered 168 lost mobile phones in the last 15 days, under ‘Operation Vishwas’, and 88 of these have been handed over to their rightful owners after verification of ownership and completion of necessary formalities, officials said on Friday.An official statement mentioned that the recovery drive was executed by a dedicated team comprising officials of the Special Staff and designated nodal officers from each police station of the Central District.The r…
New Delhi, May 17 (IANS) In a major crackdown on narcotics trade, a drug supplier was arrested during a targeted operation in Delhi’s Baprola area, where officials also recovered a large quantity of ganja, police said on Sunday. The operation was carried out by the Special Staff of Outer District Police. The accused has been booked under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act.According to the Deputy Commissioner of Police (Outer District), “The team nabbed one drug supplier …
New Delhi, May 10 (IANS) Two alleged notorious criminals were arrested after an encounter with the Delhi Police near Zakir Husain College on Jawaharlal Nehru Marg in the national capital, officials said on Sunday. The operation was carried out by the Special Staff team of the Central District of Delhi Police, which apprehended the two accused, identified as Sahil and Avinash, following an exchange of fire late on Saturday night. Both sustained bullet injuries to their legs during the encounter a…
New Delhi, May 8 (IANS) In a major breakthrough under the ongoing Zero Tolerance Policy against narcotics, Delhi Police on Friday successfully busted an interstate drug trafficking network involved in the illegal supply of high-quality Malana Charas from Himachal Pradesh to Delhi-NCR. Five accused persons, including the source supplier from Village Malana in Himachal Pradesh’s Kullu district, have been arrested or identified in connection with the case.The action was taken in connection with F…
New Delhi, May 5 (IANS) In a major action against the illegal liquor trade, one person was apprehended and a large quantity of illicit alcohol was seized during a raid in the Kalyanpuri area of Delhi by the Special Staff of East District Police, officials said on Tuesday.According to police, the accused has been identified as Rahul, aged 19 years, a resident of Kalyanpuri, who was allegedly operating as a caretaker of premises used for storing and distributing illegal liquor.The operation was ca…
New Delhi, April 10 (IANS) The Delhi Police on Friday busted an interstate illicit liquor supply chain, apprehending one accused and seizing 1,700 quarters of illegal liquor along with a vehicle used for transportation. The Special Staff of the East District intercepted the illegal operation following sustained surveillance and field intelligence. The police recovered a large quantity of liquor marked “For Sale in Haryana Only”, which was being smuggled into Delhi. A car used in transporting…
New Delhi, April 5 (IANS) In a significant breakthrough, the Delhi Police have apprehended a habitual and desperate offender following a targeted operation based on actionable intelligence. According to a press release issued by the Special Staff of South District police on Sunday, Akshat Maheshwari, aged 25, and a resident of Rajapuri, Bharat Vihar, Dwarka, Delhi (presently residing at Sangam Vihar, Delhi), was wanted in five criminal cases, including robbery, burglary, and motor vehicle theft….
New Delhi, April 3 (IANS) In a significant success under Operation Kavach 13.0, the Special Staff of South District has apprehended a key member of a drug trafficking syndicate and seized 1.031 kg of high-quality cocaine, valued at approximately Rs 10 crore in the international market. The accused, identified as John Chibuike (35), a Nigerian national residing at H. No. T-36/2, 4th Floor, Mahiransh Mansion, Ward No. 06, Islam Colony, Mehrauli, New Delhi, was actively involved in supplying cocain…
New Delhi, April 1 (IANS) The police have arrested two men and recovered illegal arms, ammunition, and a vehicle in a proactive operation in East Delhi, officials said on Wednesday. The action, carried out by the Special Staff of the East District, was described as a significant preventive policing effort aimed at averting a possible criminal incident.According to a press release issued by the police, the arrests were made following “real-time intelligence developed through social media monito…