ANTF Ladakh Detects Drug Trafficking Network Using Air Travellers as Carriers; Heroin-Like Substance Seized at Leh Airport

Leh, October 27, 2026: The Anti-Narcotics Task Force (ANTF), Leh, has detected a suspected drug trafficking modus operandi involving the use of unsuspecting air travellers to transport narcotic substances to Ladakh.

During an operation at Kushok Bakula Rimpochee (KBR) Airport, Leh, ANTF personnel recovered 3.5 grams of a heroin-like substance from the possession of Mohd Hussain, a resident of Diskit, Nubra.

Preliminary investigation suggests that the substance had allegedly been sent from Chandigarh to Leh for delivery through an air traveller, potentially using an unsuspecting individual as a carrier in the drug trafficking network.

In this connection, FIR No. 19/2026 under Sections 8/21 of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act has been registered. Further investigation is underway to ascertain the facts and identify all persons involved in the suspected network.

ANTF Ladakh has urged the public and travellers to remain vigilant and refrain from carrying parcels or belongings on behalf of unknown persons. People have also been encouraged to share credible information about drug-related activities with the police.