Chandigarh, March 9 -- In a major crackdown on narcotics trafficking, the crime branch of Chandigarh Police has busted an interstate and cross-border drug syndicate, arresting five accused and seizing 1.1 kg heroin.

Police said the case was cracked following secret information after which a crime branch team, led by sub-inspector Om Parkash apprehended Aftab, 26, from Sector 39. During his search, police recovered 1.065 kg heroin. Drug money amounting to Rs.2.20 lakh and a Skoda car were also seized.

During interrogation, Aftab's disclosures led to the arrest of four more accused through raids in Punjab and Haryana - Nitin Kumar, 35, of Ambala city, Sahil Kumar, alias Prince, 25, of Ludhiana, Ajay, alias Sanju, 25, of Ludhiana and Satpa...