SHAHDARA POLICE BUSTS MAJOR E-CIGARETTE RACKET, KINGPIN ARRESTED

New Delhi, March 12, 2025: In a major crackdown on the illegal e-cigarette trade, the Shahdara Police Special Staff has arrested the kingpin of a banned e-cigarette racket and seized 830 packets of contraband items. The operation marks a significant step in curbing the illegal sale and distribution of electronic cigarettes in the capital.

POLICE OPERATION & ARRESTS

Acting on a tip-off received on March 11, 2025, the Shahdara Police launched a well-coordinated operation to intercept an illegal consignment. The raid was conducted under the leadership of Inspector Munish Kumar, I/C Special Staff, and supervised by Sh. Gurdev Singh, ACP/OPS/SHD. A police team comprising SI Sunil, SI Arvind, ASI Johar, HC Siddharth, HC Sunil, HC Yoginder, and Ct. Aman was deployed for the mission.

A trap was laid near Durgapuri Chowk, where, around 10:40 PM, a suspect on a motorcycle carrying a suspicious box was identified. When he attempted to flee, he was successfully intercepted near Nathu Colony Chowk.

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SUSPECTS & SEIZURES

The arrested individual was identified as:

Aditya (20), S/o Shyam Sunder – Found in possession of 10 packets of banned e-cigarettes.

During interrogation, Aditya revealed the source of the illegal supply. Following this lead, the police raided a godown in West Jyoti Nagar, resulting in the arrest of the alleged mastermind:

Priyanshu (22), S/o Surender Gerg – The primary supplier and distributor of the contraband.

A total of 820 additional packets of banned e-cigarettes were seized from the warehouse. The case has been registered under FIR No. 136/25 dated 12/03/2025 at P.S. M.S. Park under Sections 4/7 of The Prohibition of Electronic Cigarette Act, 2019.

CRIMINAL NETWORK & MOTIVE

Police investigations revealed that Priyanshu was the ringleader of the operation, managing a supply chain that ensured discreet transportation and distribution of e-cigarettes. Aditya played a supporting role, handling logistics and deliveries.

Both accused confessed that their motive was to earn quick money to fund a lavish lifestyle, influenced by their affluent peers. Their pursuit of illegal profits has now landed them in legal trouble.