Mohali, July 9 -- In a major crackdown against drug trafficking, Dera Bassi police arrested a 23-year-old man and recovered 500 gram of heroin from his possession near the PWD Guest House in Mubarikpur. The accused, identified as Mohit Rajbir, is a native of Haryana and currently resides in Zirakpur.

The operation was carried out by a police team led by ASI Gurvinder Singh under the supervision of SHO Sumit Mour, following a specific tip-off. Police laid a naka in the area and apprehended the suspect during checking.

Investigations revealed that the accused used to work in a dairy in Zirakpur and sell drugs in nearby areas. Police suspected he was supplying heroin in Derabassi and adjoining areas. The recovery of 500 gram of heroin is b...