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Heroin Haul: Amritsar Police Seize 51.5kg Near Border
31 Jan
Summary
- Over 51 kg of heroin was seized near the Pakistan border.
- Two smugglers were arrested during the operation.
- Investigation revealed cross-border links to Pakistan-based smugglers.
In a significant operation on Friday, the Amritsar (Rural) police successfully intercepted and seized 51.5 kilograms of heroin near the international border with Pakistan. This seizure is part of a determined effort to curb cross-border narco-smuggling activities. The recovered contraband was meticulously packed into 103 individual packets.
Two individuals, identified as Gurjeet Singh and Ranjeet Singh, residents of Talwandi Rai Dadu village, were arrested in connection with the smuggling racket. They were found carrying a bag containing the heroin while travelling on a motorcycle. The police acted on specific intelligence inputs to apprehend the suspects.
Preliminary investigations have uncovered strong links between the arrested smugglers and a Pakistan-based operative, indicating a well-organized cross-border drug trafficking network. Digital evidence, including mobile phone communications, has been collected to further trace the network and its associates. An FIR has been registered under the NDPS Act, and the investigation continues to identify all involved parties.
