Anti-Drone System 'Baaz Akh' Thwarts Cross-Border Heroin Smuggling

A nearly four kg heroin consignment was intercepted after a Pakistani drone was neutralised by Punjab's anti-drone system near Tarn Taran district. The joint effort between Punjab police and the Border Security Force led to the seizure of the consignment and recovery of the drone, signalling advanced cross-border smuggling attempts.

The Punjab government's anti-drone system successfully intercepted nearly four kilograms of heroin transported by a Pakistani drone near the Tarn Taran district border, officials reported on Wednesday. The drone was detected by 'Baaz Akh', an advanced anti-drone system designed to neutralise such cross-border threats.

Upon detection, swift collaborative efforts between Punjab police and the Border Security Force led to a targeted combing operation. This resulted in the successful neutralisation of the drone, which was subsequently recovered from nearby agricultural fields.

The capture exposed the usage of advanced technology to facilitate cross-border smuggling. Authorities seized a DJI Matrice drone used by the traffickers, leading to ongoing investigations to identify international handlers and dismantle the smuggling network.

(With inputs from agencies.)