Punjab Police Uncovers Major Drug Smuggling Module
The Punjab Police's Counter-Intelligence unit in Amritsar has dismantled a significant drug smuggling operation. Two individuals were apprehended with 5 kg of heroin. Authorities linked the operation to a smuggler in Pakistan and a foreign handler coordinating the shipments. Investigations are ongoing to reveal the full network.
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In a significant breakthrough, the Punjab Police's Counter-Intelligence unit in Amritsar has successfully dismantled a drug smuggling module. The operation led to the arrest of two individuals and the seizure of 5 kg of heroin, according to officials.
Initial investigations have unveiled connections with a Pakistan-based smuggler and a foreign handler responsible for orchestrating cross-border drug consignments. Director-General of Police (DGP) Gaurav Yadav shared these developments in a post on X.
An FIR has been registered at the State Special Operation Cell police station in Amritsar, and further investigations are in progress to unearth the complete network involved in this illicit trade, the DGP stated.
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