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HP: Two youths arrested with 23.65 grams of Heroin in Bilaspur

Bilaspur(HP), Jan 20 (UNI) The Bharadi police in Bilaspur district of Himachal Pradesh, acting on a tip-off regarding drug trafficking, arrested two youths with 23.65 grams of heroin in a car, said an official spokesman here on Tuesday.
A case has been registered against the accused under the NDPS Act, and further action is underway.
According to the information, the Bharadi police received a tip that a large consignment of heroin was being brought into the area from another state. Following this information, the Bharadi police set up a special checkpoint near the Bada Da Ghat Chowk on the road leading towards Saloh on Sunday night.
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