2 arrested with 200-gm heroin

Jalandhar, November 30

The city police today arrested two persons with 200 grams of heroin. The suspects have been identified as Harmandeep Singh, alias Rohan (28), and Harpreet Singh, alias Happy (24), both from Amritsar.

Harman and Harpreet used to supply drugs from Amritsar to Jalandhar to earn quick money.

CIA in charge Inspector Surinder Kumar said the police laid a naka near Maqsuda Sabzi Mandi. On seeing the police, the duo tried to throw a polythene bag.

The CIA staff caught hold of them. During checking, 200 grams of heroin was recovered from their possession.

“Harmandeep, who is a drug addict, and Harpreet are known to each other,” said Inspector Surinder.

He said they brought the heroin from their accomplice in Amritsar at Rs 2,000 per gram and were planning to sell it here at Rs 2,500 per gram.