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Coordinated Raids in Delhi, Punjab and Chandigarh Net Over 25 in Arms, Drug and Fake-Currency Rings

Operations coordinated across states seized large heroin hauls, sophisticated weapons, fake currency and luxury vehicles, prompting investigators to trace Pakistan-based handlers.

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The accused in the custody of crime branch, Chandigarh Police. (HT)
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Overview

  • Intelligence units in Delhi, Punjab and Chandigarh pooled digital tips and conducted synchronized, technology-driven raids to dismantle multi-layered smuggling networks.
  • Delhi Police Special Cell arrested five members of an interstate cartel sourcing firearms from Madhya Pradesh and counterfeit notes from Bihar, recovering ten semi-automatic pistols, 68 cartridges, Rs 4.10 lakh in fake currency and three vehicles.
  • Punjab Police Counter Intelligence teams in Amritsar and Ferozepur disrupted cross-border heroin modules, seizing over 11 kg of heroin in simultaneous operations and detaining eight suspects with Pakistan links.
  • Amritsar Rural Police, in collaboration with central agencies, uncovered an ISI-backed arms and drug-money syndicate, confiscating an AK Saiga 308 rifle, two Glock pistols, ammunition, Rs 7.5 lakh in cash and a luxury vehicle.
  • Chandigarh Police Crime Branch dismantled an international narcotics ring by arresting three African nationals and impounding nearly 188 g of mixed narcotics along with a BMW and a Honda Accord.