Punjab Police bust cross-border smuggling nexus: Seven held with hand grenade, pistols and over 3 kg heroin
PTC News Desk: Seven people have been arrested in Punjab, and police have recovered a hand grenade, two pistols and 3.491 kg of heroin, an official said on Wednesday.
Punjab Director-General of Police Gaurav Yadav said in a post on X that Amritsar Rural Police carried out the operation and busted a network involved in drug trafficking, illegal arms and explosives smuggling.
In a major breakthrough, Amritsar Rural Police dismantles a drug trafficking, illegal arms and explosives smuggling network, apprehends 7 accused and recovers 1 hand-grenade, 2 pistols & 3.491 kg heroin.
Preliminary investigation reveals that the accused were allegedly in contact with foreign-based smugglers supplying illegal weapons for further distribution among criminal elements.
FIRs have been registered at PS Chatiwind & Lopoke. Further investigation is underway to uncover the complete network and establish backward and forward linkages.
@PunjabPoliceInd remains committed to cracking down on drug trafficking, illegal arms and explosives smuggling, and organised criminal networks to ensure the safety and security of Punjab.
— DGP Punjab Police (@DGPPunjabPolice) October 21, 2026
“Preliminary investigation revealed that the accused were allegedly in contact with foreign-based smugglers supplying illegal weapons for further distribution among criminal elements,” the DGP said.
"FIRs have been registered at PS Chatiwind & Lopoke. Further investigation is underway to uncover the complete network and establish backward and forward linkages," he added.
Cases have been registered at the Chatiwind and Lopoke police stations. Further investigations are underway to identify the entire network and trace its links with other individuals and groups. Yadav said Punjab Police remained committed to taking strict action against drug trafficking, illegal weapons and explosives smuggling, and organised crime to ensure the safety and security of the state.
- PTC NEWS
