LUCKNOW, Jan. 8 -- The Uttar Pradesh Anti-Narcotics Task Force (ANTF) arrested three alleged interstate smugglers in Bareilly's Mirganj area on Tuesday, seizing narcotics and precursor chemicals valued at approximately Rs 1.43 crore, police officials said on Wednesday. The operation led to the recovery of 52.5 kg of acetic anhydride, a key chemical used in heroin manufacture, along with 640 grams of smack (heroin). Authorities also confiscated an Innova car, three mobile phones and Rs 1,03,520 in cash from the accused. A case has been registered under the relevant sections of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act. During interrogation, the accused allegedly admitted to supplying acetic anhydride for smack heroin production. They claimed the chemical was procured at about Rs 2,000 per litre and supplied to nearby districts and local markets, with profits divided among them. The trio had allegedly come to exchange the chemical for heroin and cash when the ANTF team intercepted them. The arrested individuals were identified as Omendra, son of Matru Singh, from Bahorpura village in Badaun district; Manoj, son of Rajjan Singh, from Aundh village under Fatehganj West police station in Bareilly; and Shakir, son of Shahamir, from Sahasa village under Bisaratganj police station in Bareilly district....