Ludhiana, June 14 -- In a major crackdown on drug trafficking, the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI), Ludhiana Zonal Unit, seized 9.948 kg of heroin and arrested one person following a dramatic high-speed chase on the outskirts of the city.

According to the DRI, the operation was launched after officers received specific intelligence about a vehicle being used to transport narcotic drugs. Acting on the input, surveillance was mounted around Ludhiana.

Around 11 am on Friday, DRI officers attempted to intercept the suspected vehicle. However, the occupant tried to evade arrest. A high-speed chase ensued and the vehicle was intercepted by the DRI teams.

During the search, officials recovered 18 packets of heroin concealed inside a...