Lucknow, July 20 -- : The Uttar Pradesh Anti-Narcotics Task Force (ANTF) has arrested six alleged drug traffickers in two separate operations and seized narcotics and precursor chemicals worth more than Rs.1.4 crore. Senior police officials shared details of the operations through two press notes on Sunday.

In the larger operation, the ANTF's Bareilly unit arrested four alleged traffickers and recovered 498.35 kg of acetic anhydride, a precursor chemical commonly used in the illegal manufacture of narcotic drugs. The seized chemical is estimated to be worth around Rs.1.30 crore. The team also seized two vehicles, five mobile phones and Rs.1,080 in cash.

The arrested accused have been identified as Jogesh alias Pinku of Amroha, Wasid of ...