Punjab Police bust international drug network, arrest two with Rs 1 crore in cash
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The Punjab Police on Sunday said it has busted an international drug network with the arrest of two persons and also recovered over Rs 1 crore cash from them.
The accused were working for two drug smugglers based abroad, said Director General of Police Gaurav Yadav.
“In an intelligence-based operation, @PunjabPoliceInd busts international drug network, seizes over Rs 1 crore drug money and apprehends 2 operatives of foreign-based top drug smugglers Gurjant singh Bholu & Kinderbir singh @ Sunny Dyal,” Yadav said in a post on X.
The State Special Operation Cell, Amritsar has registered a case against the foreign-handlers and two operatives for running an organised crime syndicate, he said.
“Recovery: Rs 1.07 crore drug money, 1 money counting machine, 1 car, and 2 mobile phones,” the DCP said.