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2w ago

Punjab Police Crack Down on Cross-Border Drug Network, Seize 18 Kg Heroin

Major arrests and seizures in Amritsar highlight the use of drones in smuggling heroin from Pakistan, with investigations ongoing to dismantle the network.

Three accused were arrested and 500 gm heroin, a Glock 9 mm pistol with two magazines and ₹33 lakh seized.
Besides heroin, police teams have also impounded accused’s HF Deluxe motorcycle (PB 02 BW 7803), which he was riding. (HT Photo)
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Punjab Police said 49 first-information reports (FIRs) were registered across the state and 482 ‘suspicious’ persons were checked (HT File)

Overview

  • Punjab Police arrested Hira Singh, a key drug trafficker linked to a Pakistan-based smuggling network, and seized 18.2 kg of heroin in Amritsar.
  • Authorities revealed that the network used drones to deliver heroin consignments across the border over the past year, orchestrated by a trafficker known as 'Billa'.
  • A separate bust in Amritsar uncovered a narco-hawala network, leading to the arrest of three individuals and the recovery of 500 gm heroin, ₹33 lakh in cash, and a Glock pistol.
  • Under the statewide operation 'Yudh Nashian Virudh', 84 alleged drug smugglers were arrested, with 2.5 kg heroin, 86 kg poppy husk, and ₹70,400 in drug money seized.
  • Investigations are expanding to trace additional links, including potential insider involvement, as authorities intensify efforts to dismantle the broader trafficking network.