Barnala: The Barnala Police have arrested a man from Jalandhar with 20 kg of opium allegedly being sent from Madhya Pradesh to Punjab and seized a truck.
“We got information that someone was bringing opium from other states and supplying it to various districts in Punjab,” said SP (D) Bal Krishan Singla, SP Sanjeev Goyal and DSP Rajinder Pal Singh.
20 Kg Opium Recovered From Truck
Based on the information received, a police party headed by CIA Staff In-charge Inspector Baljit Singh has set up a check post near Moga Road.
During the check, the police stopped a suspicious truck and recovered 20 kg of opium. The accused, Mangal Ram, of Jalandhar district has been arrested.
In his initial interrogation, the accused allegedly told police he bought the opium in Madhya Pradesh at a cheaper rate and sold it at a higher rate in different parts of Punjab.
Police To Get Accused Remanded
Police officials said that the accused will be presented to the court for remand.
They are investigating to find out who the consignment was meant to be sent to in Punjab. Other people involved in the alleged supply chain are also being investigated.
More information is likely to come to light as the investigation continues.