BSF foils smuggling attempts, nabs two with drones, heroin

The Border Security Force (BSF) has apprehended two smugglers and seized six high-tech drones carrying narcotics and weapon parts in a series of operations along the India-Pakistan border in Punjab. The seizures were made in multiple coordinated operations conducted over the past several hours in Amritsar and Tarn Taran districts.

Acting swiftly on specific intelligence, BSF troops apprehended two smugglers near Dal village in Tarn Taran. The accused, both residents of Bhikhiwind, were caught while attempting to retrieve a drone consignment. The BSF also recovered a motorcycle, two mobile phones and pistol parts along with live ammunition from their possession.

Simultaneously, BSF troops launched counter-drone operations along the Amritsar border. During extensive search operations conducted in the villages of Roranwala Khurd, Dhanoe Kalan, Bhaini Rajputana and Daoke, a total of six rogue drones were recovered. These include five DJI Mavic 3 Classic drones and one DJI Air 3 S, all of which had illegally entered Indian airspace from across the border.

On inspection, the drones were found carrying heroin with an estimated gross weight of 1.73 kg, pistol components and empty magazines, indicating a well-planned smuggling network aimed at supplying both drugs and weapons into Indian territory.

“These recoveries reaffirm the BSF’s firm commitment to securing the border and thwarting the nefarious designs of Pakistan-backed smuggling syndicates,” a BSF spokesperson stated. “The use of drones for such activities is a serious concern, but our vigilant troops are fully equipped to counter these emerging threats,” he said.

The BSF has intensified aerial surveillance, night patrolling and technical monitoring to detect and neutralise such threats promptly. The arrested individuals are currently being interrogated and further investigations are underway.