India, Feb. 19 -- A 46-year-old man, his wife and associate were arrested by the anti-narcotics task force (ANTF) of Delhi Police last week for allegedly trafficking heroin into Delhi from Uttar Pradesh (UP) and selling it in various parts of the city, said officials on Wednesday.

Police identified the accused as Arif Khan, who used to work as a taxi driver; his wife Shikha Ali, 30, and their associate Jumman, 31, who used to receive heroin from the couple.

Nearly 1.504 kg of heroin worth around Rs.7.5 crore in international market was recovered from the couple and the receiver, said deputy commissioner of police (DCP) (crime) Sanjeev Kumar Yadav. The couple allegedly transported the contraband in their taxi, using the guise of family t...