Heroin Smuggling Bust via Drone: Two Arrested in J&K

In a significant crackdown, Jammu and Kashmir Police arrested two individuals on Friday for their involvement in smuggling heroin via drone from Pakistan. The contraband was dropped in the border areas of the Kathua district, officials confirmed.

The investigation began following specific intelligence regarding a drone-related delivery along the J-K-Punjab border near Nagri. Through technical analysis and CCTV examination, the first suspect, identified as Jatin from Pathankot, Punjab, was apprehended.

Further investigation led to the arrest of Danish Dogra alias Sajan from Jakhbar, Kathua. The probe revealed the accused's collaboration with a Pakistan-based smuggler through VoIP calls, intending to distribute the heroin to susceptible youth for financial gains. The operation resulted in the seizure of around 150 gm of heroin.