Punjab Police Strike Major Blow Against Cross-Border Drug Smuggling

Punjab Police seize 5.067 kg of heroin and arrest four individuals in Amritsar, disrupting trans-border drug operations. The operation led to two FIRs under the NDPS Act, with ongoing investigations to uncover broader networks. Authorities emphasize dedication to ridding Punjab of drug activities.

In a significant crackdown on cross-border narcotics trafficking, Punjab Police announced on Friday that they had seized 5.067 kilograms of heroin and apprehended four suspects in Amritsar.

The Punjab Director General of Police confirmed the developments on X, highlighting the Amritsar Commissionerate Police's role in the operation, which resulted in the registration of two First Information Reports (FIRs) under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act at Police Station Cantonment and Police Station Sadar, Amritsar.

As investigations continue, authorities aim to establish connections within the drug trade network and trace financial links. Officials have reiterated the police force's commitment to eradicating drug networks and enhancing efforts to create a drug-free Punjab.