Four Ferozepur Men Held with 47-Kg Heroin, Pistols
Police said the network moved heroin and weapons from Pakistan, and officers are tracing wider links after four arrests and a major seizure.
- On Sunday, Faridkot Police arrested four operatives for cross-border heroin smuggling, recovering 47.3 kg of heroin, three pistols, three magazines, and 15 cartridges, Punjab Director General of Police Gaurav Yadav said.
- Preliminary investigations indicate the contraband originated from Pakistan, allegedly smuggled via drones on instructions from a kingpin currently lodged in an Amritsar jail.
- Authorities registered an FIR at Sadiq Police Station to uncover the network's broader connections, while Punjab Police intensify efforts against regional cross-border trafficking rings.
- Earlier this week, Faridkot Police dismantled a separate jail-operated arms smuggling network, arresting two operatives and recovering 10 illegal pistols and 20 live cartridges.
- Another narcotics module in Amritsar recently faced police action, resulting in three arrests and recovery of 17 kg of heroin as officials maintain strict vigil.
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Faridkot Police busts cross-border heroin network, recovers 47.3kg heroin, 3 pistols; 4 held
Faridkot Police apprehended four operatives and busted a major cross-border heroin smuggling network. They recovered 47.3kg of heroin, three pistols, and other illegal arms. Preliminary investigations revealed the accused are linked to a wider smuggling operation. This significant bust follows recent drug seizures in the Faridkot district. Punjab Police continues its strict vigil against such criminal networks.
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LatestlyPunjab: Faridkot Police bust cross-border heroin network, arrest four; 47.3 kg heroin seized
Faridkot Police have busted a cross-border heroin smuggling network and arrested four operatives, recovering 47.3 kg of heroin, three pistols, three magazines, 15 cartridges and two vehicles, Punjab DGP Gaurav Yadav said. Preliminary investigation has revealed alleged links to a network involved in smuggling heroin and illegal arms across the border into Punjab.
Faridkot Police have busted a cross-border heroin smuggling network and arrested four accused. Police recovered 47.3 kilograms of heroin, three .30-bore pistols, three magazines, and 15 live cartridges from the accused.
Police in Punjab have achieved a major success against drug abuse, seizing heroin worth approximately ₹3.5 billion. CIA staff, using intelligence and vigilance, seized a large quantity of drugs and a cache of illegal weapons. This action comes at a time when the city is witnessing the rise of the famous Baba […]
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47.3 kg heroin seized in Punjab, four held
Chandigarh, Sep 20 (SocialNews.XYZ) In a major breakthrough, Punjab Police on Sunday said it had busted a cross-border heroin smuggling network by apprehending four operatives and recovering 47.3 kg of heroin, three pistols, three magazines,... - Social News XYZ
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