Spice Heist: Unraveling the Cardamom Caper in Delhi

Three individuals have been arrested in connection with a daring burglary where 200 kg of cardamom was stolen from a moving truck in Delhi. The culprits were tracked using CCTV footage and local intelligence. Efforts are ongoing to apprehend additional suspects and recover the remaining stolen goods.

In a brazen theft, Delhi Police have captured three suspects linked to a high-profile cardamom heist involving the theft of 200 kg of the spice from a moving truck, authorities reported Wednesday.

The theft occurred on February 13 when a truck loaded with grocery items, including cardamom, departed from Khari Baoli in Old Delhi, headed for Faridabad. Upon arrival, driver Dukhi Kumar discovered four bags of cardamom missing, prompting a swift police investigation.

CCTV footage revealed six suspects on motorcycles shadowing the truck, with one seen climbing aboard to offload the goods. Arrests include Anand and Pardeep from Bihar, and Sithun from Bhagalpur, implicating Deepak as the mastermind. Efforts continue to capture further culprits and recover the stolen cardamom.

(With inputs from agencies.)