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Shimla Police Seize Rs 4.13 Crore in Assets from Drug Traffickers
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News18•21-09-2026, 19:45
Shimla Police Seize Rs 4.13 Crore in Assets from Drug Traffickers
- •Shimla police confiscated assets worth Rs 4.13 crore from 19 drug traffickers and their associates, allegedly acquired through illegal drug trade.
- •The seized assets include residential plots, houses, an apartment, a home-stay, and several vehicles like a Mahindra Thar, Hyundai Creta, Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara, and Tata Nexon.
- •The action followed an August 14, 2026 arrest of individuals with 6.5 grams of chitta (heroin) from a hotel, leading to an NDPS Act investigation.
- •Police traced the drug network's linkages and conducted a detailed financial investigation, revealing assets acquired without legitimate income.
- •In 2026, district police have seized assets totaling Rs 12.52 crore from 68 accused and associates across 15 NDPS cases, including various properties, vehicles, and valuables.
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So far in 2026, the Shimla district police have seized assets worth Rs 12.52 crore belonging to 68 accused individuals and their associates across 15 NDPS cases.
The recent seizure followed an investigation into the arrest of several individuals with 6.5 grams of chitta near the Old Bus Stand on August 14, 2026.
The seized assets include two residential plots, two houses, an apartment, a home-stay, and several vehicles such as a Mahindra Thar, Hyundai Creta, Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara, and Tata Nexon.