Punjab: BSF seizes Pakistani drone, two packets of heroin in separate operations
Chandigarh, June 12: BSF on Sunday carried out joint operations at two locations in Punjab with the help of state police, recovering a drone and suspected packages of heroin.
The Border Security Force (BSF) recovered a drone from the outskirts of Rajoke village in Tarn Taran district during the first joint search operation with Punjab Police. On Sunday evening, the BSF and Punjab Police conducted a joint search operation on the outskirts of Rajoke village, Tarn Taran district, based on specific information.
"During the search, a drone in completely broken condition along with an attached string to carry payload, was recovered from the farming field adjacent to the village. The recovered drone is a Quadcopter of model DJI Matrice 300 RTK series," BSF said.
Similarly, the Border Security Force (BSF) seized two packets of heroin near the Amritsar border fence on Sunday. Acting on specific information, a suspicious farmer was identified and was further apprehended.
"During questioning, he revealed about hiding a consignment and on the basis of his lead 02 suspected contraband packets wrapped with yellow colour adhesive tape were recovered from the border fence near Bharopal village," BSF added.
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- ANI
