Heroin worth Rs 133 cr seized in Fazilka

Fazilka, December 17

The BSF thwarted an attempt of some Pakistan smugglers who allegedly tried to push a big haul of heroin into the Indian territory. The forces seized 25 packets of Rs 133-crore contraband, weighing about 26.7 kg, in the wee hours here today.

According to official sources, the sleuths of 66 Battalion of the BSF, during patrolling, observed some suspicious movement near border fencing in the area of Border Outpost Mauzam in Fazilka sub-division. Leaving behind the consignment, two of the accused allegedly fled the spot when the BSF sleuths approached them.

The BSF searched the area and recovered 26.7 kg heroin, one PVC pipe, two shawls and a cloth from the spot. — OC