Indian law enforcement officials have uncovered a significant drug trafficking operation in Jammu, leading to the arrest of multiple police personnel, including a constable caught selling heroin near the Government Medical College and Hospital premises.
The Anti-Narcotics Task Force revealed that the arrested police officer was part of a larger network targeting young individuals, resulting in an increase in substance abuse cases in the region. SP City North Brijesh Sharma is currently heading the investigation.
In a related development on November 7, 2024, authorities arrested Constable Parvez Khan along with his two wives, seizing heroin and cash exceeding Rs 250,000 from their residence.
The investigation has expanded to identify and seize assets acquired through drug trafficking proceeds. Officials indicate that the operation has domestic roots, with evidence suggesting connections to broader trafficking networks.
Between 2017 and 2021, multiple cases emerged involving security personnel in drug trafficking activities. Significant drug seizures at Gujarat's Mundra Port in 2021-22 highlighted the scale of operations, with authorities recovering narcotics worth millions of dollars.
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) made a breakthrough in 2021 when they arrested a BSF officer stationed in Handwara district of Kupwara, exposing cross-border connections to the trafficking network.
Law enforcement agencies are continuing their investigation, focusing on dismantling the network's financial infrastructure and identifying additional suspects within security institutions.
