In a major breakthrough, police in the Samba district of Jammu and Kashmir have recovered cocaine valued at over ₹19 crore. Interestingly, the massive drug haul was discovered while officers were investigating a completely different case involving counterfeit money.
How the Investigation Unfolded
The case began on February 3, when a branch manager at Punjab National Bank in Bari Brahmana reported a man named Dil Mohd for depositing ₹9,000 in fake currency. Click Here To Follow Our WhatsApp Channel
After his arrest, a Special Investigation Team (SIT) grew suspicious of his bank accounts. Despite working as a driver, the accused had nearly ₹20.4 lakh stashed away in J&K Bank and PNB.
The Discovery
During questioning, the suspect confessed that his wealth came from a long-running drug trafficking operation. This led police to a garage at his workplace in Bari Brahmana, where they found:
- Two large packets of cocaine (weighing roughly 1.9 kg).
- The drugs were carefully hidden in cardboard and wrapped in tape.
The police have now added charges under the NDPS Act and believe more arrests will follow as the investigation continues.
Further Arrests in Udhampur
In a separate incident on Monday morning, police in Udhampur arrested two more drug peddlers. The duo was travelling from Jammu to Srinagar when officers intercepted their car at Chenani, finding 55 grams of heroin hidden inside the vehicle.
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