Mohali, March 4 -- Zirakpur police on Sunday arrested a Ferozepur-based drug trafficker after recovering 13 kg opium from him.

The accused was identified as Jashanpreet Singh, 27, of Lalchia village in Ferozepur.

Police also recovered a Maruti Suzuki Ciaz car, bearing Punjab registration (PB-65-BJ-9095), from his possession.

Holding a press conference at the SSP office, superintendent of police (SP) Rural Manpreet Singh said the accused was a habitual offender and was earlier booked in three criminal cases, including an attempt to murder case and two drugs cases.

"The accused brought the contraband from Jharkhand, intending to sell it in Ferozepur. But he was nabbed by the Zirakpur police during transit. He was earlier also arrested f...