NCB seizes 438 gms heroin in high risk operation in Jammu; one arrested

The Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB), Jammu Zonal Unit, seized 438 grams of suspected heroin and arrested a Kathua resident during a high-risk operation in the Lower Ragoora area of Jammu, the NCB said today.

NCB said the operation was launched on specific intelligence inputs and the team had to move through wetlands and dense grass along the riverbed to reach the suspects.

During the operation, an associate of the accused allegedly brandished a weapon and threatened the NCB team. An authorised officer fired 2 warning shots into the air in a safe direction to prevent any harm to the officers, officials said.

No one was injured, while the armed associate managed to escape from the spot.

“As the team moved to make the seizure, an associate of the accused brandished a weapon, putting the officers in grave and immediate danger. An authorised officer fired two warning shots into the air in a safe direction to defuse the threat to the team. No one was hurt, though the armed associate managed to flee the scene despite best efforts of the team to nab him”, NCB said.

Officials said the Border Security Force (BSF) provided support during the operation, which was completed with the seizure of the suspected heroin and arrest of the accused.

The seized contraband has been secured and further investigation is underway to establish the forward and backward linkages of the drug network, NCB said.