Punjab Police Bust Major Drug Smuggling Ring

Punjab Police arrested two individuals with 7 kg of heroin and five pistols. The suspects face charges under the NDPS and Arms Acts. Investigations reveal connections to Pakistan's smuggling networks, according to DGP Gaurav Yadav.

Punjab Police on Wednesday arrested two individuals in possession of 7 kg of heroin and five pistols, marking a significant breakthrough in the fight against drug smuggling.

The suspects have been charged under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act as well as the Arms Act, authorities reported.

'MAJOR BLOW TO DRUG SMUGGLING! Amritsar Rural Police apprehends 2 suspects, recovers 7 Kg Heroin, 5 pistols, 5 live cartridges & 5 magazines, disrupting trans-border drug smuggling networks!' exclaimed Director General of Police (DGP) Gaurav Yadav in a statement posted on X.

Yadav further revealed that the investigations have uncovered links to Pakistan. An FIR has been registered under the Arms Act and NDPS Act, he added.