Cross-border drug module busted in Punjab's Amritsar, over 64 kg heroin seized
Preliminary investigation revealed the accused's links with foreign-based handlers and Pakistan-based smugglers, says Punjab DGP Gaurav Yadav
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Police have busted a cross-border drug smuggling module and arrested two accused with a huge consignment of heroin in Amritsar district, officials said on Saturday.
Punjab DGP Gaurav Yadav said the operation was carried out by the State Special Operations Cell (SSOC), Amritsar, in coordination with Counter Intelligence Punjab.
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Acting on specific inputs, police teams intercepted the accused near village Mahal and recovered 64.62 kg of heroin from their possession.
Preliminary investigations revealed that the smuggling module had links with foreign-based handlers and Pakistan-based operatives, indicating the involvement of a cross-border narco-terror network, the DGP said.
An FIR has been registered at SSOC Police Station, Amritsar. Further investigation is underway to identify and apprehend other members of the network and to trace the supply chain, he added.
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