Punjab Police bust major narco-arms consignment in Amritsar, recover 42.9 kg heroin; 2 held

Amritsar: In a major crackdown, Punjab Police on Thursday arrested two in connection with a major narco-arms consignment in Amritsar and recovered 42.983 kg heroin along with weapons and ammunition.

Sharing an X post, Punjab Director General of Police (DGP) Gaurav Yadav wrote, “Amritsar Rural Police busts a major narco-arms consignment with the help of the Village Defence Committee (VDC) and recovers 42.983 kg heroin, 4 hand grenades, one Star Mark pistol, 46 live .30 bore cartridges and an abandoned motorcycle.”

DGP said that further investigations are underway to trace the absconding accused, and the official would verify the chain of possession.

“Subsequent investigation led to the arrest of 2 persons, both residents of Amritsar. Further investigation is underway to trace the absconding accused, verify the chain of possession, and uncover the wider conspiracy,” DGP wrote in his tweet.