Amritsar: Amritsar Commissionerate Police has busted a drug smuggling and illegal arms supply network and arrested 8 accused. Police recovered 11 pistols, 4 live cartridges, and 2.293 kg of heroin from their possession.
In a major breakthrough, Amritsar Commissionerate Police busts a drug trafficking and illegal arms smuggling network, apprehending 8 accused and recovering 11 pistols, 4 live cartridges and 2.293 kg of heroin.
Preliminary investigation reveals that the accused were allegedly in contact with foreign-based handlers who facilitated the supply of illegal weapons for further distribution among criminal elements.
Three FIRs have been registered at PS Chheharta & PS A-Division, Amritsar. Further investigation is underway to establish backward and forward linkages and identify other individuals involved in the network.
@PunjabPoliceInd remains committed to dismantling illegal arms and drug trafficking networks and ensuring a safer, drug-free Punjab.
— DGP Punjab Police (@DGPPunjabPolice) October 30, 2026
Preliminary investigations revealed that the accused were in contact with handlers based abroad, who allegedly facilitated the supply of illegal weapons. These weapons were to be delivered to individuals involved in criminal activities.
Three FIRs have been registered in this case at Police Station Chheharta and Police Station A-Division in Amritsar. Police are investigating to identify other members of the network and its past and future connections.
Punjab Police stated that action will continue to eliminate the illegal arms and drug smuggling network and to create a safe and drug-free Punjab.