Amritsar Police's major drug bust: 15 kg heroin seized, 7 traffickers arrested
Amritsar Police's drug bust: In a major drug bust, the Counter Intelligence in Amritsar has seized 15 kilograms of heroin and arrested seven drug traffickers in Amritsar, Punjab Director General of Police (DGP) Gaurav Yadav said.
Along with the drug, which is worth Rs 7 lakh in the international market, two cars were seized from the accused, according to the DGP.
An FIR has been filed at Amritsar's State Special Operation Cell.
"Big Blow to Trans Border narcotic smuggling networks: Counter Intelligence, Amritsar has busted a major drug cartel and seized 15 Kg Heroin after arresting 7 drug traffickers. The mastermind was operating from inside jail with the Pak-based smuggler," DGP Punjab Police said.
"Drones used for transporting contraband assignment from #Pakistan. Recovered ₹7 lakhs drug money along with 2 cars. FIR is registered at SSOC, Amritsar @PunjabPoliceInd is committed to make #Punjab drug-free as per the vision of CM @BhagwantMann," DGP said on X.
Earlier on Friday, drugs weighing around 2.752 kg were confiscated in a joint operation initiated by the Border Security Force (BSF) and the Punjab Police on the outskirts of Mehdipur village in Punjab's Tarn Taran district.
The joint effort was carried out in response to intelligence about the presence of a consignment of illegal items dropped by a drone.
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