CI Team Amritsar apprehends smuggler, 10 Kg heroin recovered

The said accused was constantly in-touch with a Pakistan-based smuggler Chacha Bawa.

Amritsar: Counter Intelligence Team Amritsar apprehended a drug smuggler along with heroin. The intelligence-based operation by CI team of Amritsar led to the recovery of 10 Kg of heroin. The information has been shared by Punjab DGP Gaurav Yadav through a post on X.

As per police, the arrested accused have been identified as Harmandeep Singh from Village Mahal, Amritsar. The said accused was constantly in-touch with a Pakistan-based smuggler Chacha Bawa.

DGP Yadav further added that Chacha Bawa, Pakistan-based drug smuggler used to send heroin via drone in the Attari sector for further distribution.

Police have lodged an FIR under the NDPS Act has been registered & further investigation is underway to identify other associates.

DGP Yadav assured that the Punjab Police is committed to its resolve to eliminate drug trafficking and ensure a safer Punjab.