Goa cops bust heroin smuggling network with arrest of three Nepalis, key accused from UP’s Bahraich

PANAJI: (Jun 1) Goa police has busted an interstate heroin smuggling network after arresting four persons, including the key accused from Bahraich in Uttar Pradesh, an official said on Monday.

The probe began after a raid was conducted near the wholesale fish market at Betim jetty under Mandovi bridge on May 20, leading to the arrest of Nepali nationals Arjun Bishwokarma (36) and Chetkant Oli (25) with 39.88 grams of heroin valued at Rs 8.88 lakh, the Crime Branch official said.

“Their questioning led to the arrest of Narishore Bhandari, also from Nepal. The analysis of digital evidence and scrutiny of financial transactions revealed a well-organised supply chain extending from the Indo-Nepal border region to Goa,” he said.