Chandigarh Police Book Unknown Person for Opium Shipment to Canada via Courier
In a significant narcotics interception, the Chandigarh UT Police have officially booked an unidentified individual for attempting to ship opium concealed within two courier parcels destined for Canada. The illicit shipment was meticulously planned but ultimately foiled by vigilant courier staff and swift police action.
Suspicious Parcels Trigger Alert at DTDC Office
The incident unfolded at the DTDC courier office located in Plot No. 25, Industrial Area, Phase 1, Chandigarh. According to the detailed complaint filed by Rajiv Kumar, the 46-year-old manager of the DTDC Industrial Area office, he and his team were routinely processing consignments when they encountered two parcels of identical size that immediately raised red flags.
Although the sender details printed on the boxes were different, both parcels astonishingly carried the exact same mobile number and email ID, a glaring inconsistency that sparked immediate suspicion. Furthermore, the recipient names listed on the parcels were also different, adding to the dubious nature of the shipment.
Police Intervention and Forensic Examination
Sensing that something was seriously amiss, Manager Rajiv Kumar promptly alerted the authorities by dialing the emergency number 112. A responsive team from the Industrial Area Phase 1 police station swiftly arrived at the courier office. Upon their arrival, the complainant formally handed over both suspicious parcels to the police for further investigation.
Following standard operating procedure, the police also summoned the Mobile Forensic Team to the scene. Entries regarding the seizure were meticulously recorded on the spot using the e-Sakshiya application. To ensure transparency and proper documentation, both parcels were opened on camera and subjected to a thorough examination using a specialized Drug Detection Kit.
Discovery of Concealed Opium and Legal Action
Upon opening the first parcel, officials discovered two black shampoo bottles and five strips of medicine. When one of the shampoo bottles was tested with the Drug Detection Kit, it returned a positive result for an opium-like substance. The total weight of the bottle and its illicit contents was officially recorded as 180 grams.
The police have since seized both parcels as critical evidence. A formal case has been registered under the stringent Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act against the unknown accused. An intensive probe has been initiated to trace the elusive sender and uncover the precise origin of the narcotics. The parcels had originally arrived from Guru Nanak Courier in Sangrur, Punjab, and were intended for delivery to two separate addresses in Canada.
This incident highlights the ongoing challenges in combating international drug trafficking networks that exploit courier services. The vigilance of the DTDC staff and the coordinated response by Chandigarh Police have successfully prevented a significant quantity of narcotics from reaching foreign shores.
