Delhi's 'drug lord' Dharamveer held; was wanted in 567-kg cannabis case in Rajasthan

New Delhi: Delhi Police has arrested a 50-year-old man, famously known as a "drug lord", from the Singhu Border in Narela, an official on Tuesday said.

The "drug lord", identified as Dharamveer alias Palla, was wanted by police both in Delhi and Rajasthan, he said.

"On Monday, a team of the crime branch received secret information that Dharamveer would come to the Singhu Border in Narela. A trap was laid and he was apprehended," said the officer.

Dharamveer, carrying a bounty of Rs 10,000 on his arrest, was wanted in a case involving the recovery of 567 kilograms of cannabis, police said.

He was also previously involved in several other criminal cases, they said.

Earlier on July 26, 2024, Rajasthan Police had set up a checkpoint at Rawanjana Chauraha on the Lalsot-Kota Mega Highway.

A mini truck was intercepted during the operation and found to be loaded with narcotic substances.

Approximately 567 kilograms of illegal cannabis (ganja), with an estimated market value of Rs 56 lakh, was seized from the vehicle.

Five people, including the truck driver, were arrested and Dharamveer's name emerged as the main accused during interrogation.

According to police, Dharamveer was born in Inderpuri, Delhi, in 1975. His father was involved in the illegal liquor trade and Dharamveer also took part in the family business.

Dharamveer after his marriage in 1994 became involved in various illegal activities and began supplying cannabis in Delhi, police said.

He started a cable business in the Inderpuri area to cover up his illegal operations, they said.

Due to his extensive network, he became known as a "drug lord" among other smugglers, police said.

Dharamveer, who used to smuggle contraband from South India to Delhi, had been arrested multiple times, they said.