How an Apple Trader Used WhatsApp to Operate a Drug Racket
WhatsApp Drug Racket Exposed
Police have apprehended an Apple trader who was operating a drug racket via WhatsApp in Shimla, as reported. The arrest of Shahi Mahatma (Shashi Negi) exposed a sophisticated 'Chitta' (adulterated heroin) cartel.
How the Operation Worked
For approximately five to six years, Negi utilized WhatsApp to manage orders and deliveries of adulterated heroin. His extensive connections allowed the operation to thrive unnoticed.
- Drugs were distributed under the guise of an apple business.
- His network reached as far as New Delhi and Kashmir.
- Local residents acted as informers, aiding police in the investigation.
The arrests were made on September 20, significantly impacting the Upper Shimla drug scene.
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