India Arrests 37-Year-Old Man Allegedly Involved in Cross-Border Drug Trade

A 37-year-old man with alleged ties to cross-border drug networks was arrested in Gurugram, India, for possession of over 40 kg of marijuana. The suspect, identified as Vikram alias Vickey, had been working as a driver for a cab aggregator and had previously smuggled cannabis from Uttar Pradesh's Aligarh. Vickey would receive a commission of Rs. 1,000 for each kg of marijuana delivered, and he had a previous case of dacoity registered against him in Panipat, Haryana.

Key Takeaways:

  • Vikram alias Vickey, a 37-year-old man from Sonipat, Haryana, was arrested for possessing over 40 kg of marijuana in Gurugram, India.
  • Vickey worked as a driver for a cab aggregator and had been tracking his movements for a long time by the police for smuggling drugs into the city.
  • He revealed that he had previously smuggled cannabis from Uttar Pradesh's Aligarh and would receive a commission of Rs. 1,000 for each kg of marijuana delivered.
  • An FIR was registered against Vickey under sections of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act at DLF Phase-1 police station.
  • Vickey also has a case of dacoity registered against him in Panipat, Haryana.
  • The investigation is underway, and it is expected that other unidentified suspects involved in the network will soon be apprehended.

Statistics:

  • 40 kg: The amount of marijuana seized from Vickey.
  • Rs. 1,000: The commission Vickey would receive for each kg of marijuana delivered.
  • 1:30 am: The time when Vickey was caught red-handed with marijuana in his car near Marble Market in Sikanderpur, Gurugram.

Sources:

  • "Hindustan Times. "Man with Alleged Links to Cross-Border Drug Networks Arrested in Gurugram."
  • "Gurugram Police Press Release."