Punjab Police bust Pakistan-based narco-smuggling module, seize 85 kg of heroin

The module was being operated by a UK-based drug handler

Tribune News Service

Amritsar, Updated At : 09:02 PM May 16, 2025 IST

Punjab Police on Friday said they have busted a Pakistan-based and ISI-controlled narco-smuggling module, arrested its Indian operative and seized 85 kg of heroin.

The module was being operated by a UK-based drug handler, police said.

"In the biggest drug seizure of 2025, @TarnTaranPolice busts a cross-border, #ISI-controlled-#Pakistan based narco-smuggling module operated by #UK-based drug handler Lalli and arrests his #India-based operative, Amarjot Singh @ Jota Sandhu, resident of Vill. Bhittewad, Amritsar Rural and recovers 85 Kg Heroin," Punjab Director General of Police Gaurav Yadav posted on X.

Yadav said Amarjot was receiving consignments from smugglers across the border and supplying drugs across Punjab. His residence served as a major stash point for the network, the police chief said.

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