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Amritsar Police Bust Cross-Border Heroin Ring
4 Aug
Summary
- Amritsar police arrested one operative, seizing 20 kg of heroin.
- The arrested individual worked for a foreign-based handler.
- The network was involved in cross-border narcotics smuggling.
In a significant operation, the counter-intelligence wing of Amritsar police has successfully busted a cross-border narcotics smuggling and organized criminal network. Authorities announced the arrest of one operative on Monday, accompanied by the seizure of 20 kilograms of heroin. This significant bust highlights the ongoing challenge of drug trafficking along India's borders.
The arrested individual was reportedly acting under the directives of a foreign-based handler. This handler is linked to international drug smugglers and has been orchestrating operations from abroad. The operative's role involved receiving heroin shipments directly from the border region.
Following the seizure, a First Information Report (FIR) was promptly registered at the State Special Operations Cell police station in Amritsar. The charges are filed under the relevant sections of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act. Police are now conducting further investigations to trace the network's complete operational chain and identify all involved parties.
