The Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) has arrested an alleged drug peddler and recovered 336 grams of heroin along with Rs 9.19 lakh in suspected drug money from his possession.
The accused was arrested at Akalgarh village on Mehta Road near Jandiala Guru in Amritsar district. He has been identified as Harinderpal Singh.
An NCB official said the seized contraband was allegedly meant for distribution in the region, while the cash recovered is suspected to be proceeds from the sale of narcotics.
A case has been registered against the accused under the relevant provisions of the NDPS Act.
The official said further investigations are underway to trace the backward and forward linkages of the drug network and identify other individuals involved in the illicit trade. Efforts are also being made to ascertain the source of the contraband and its intended recipients.
