Amritsar: Amritsar Rural Police have busted a cross-border smuggling network allegedly involved in the trafficking of narcotics and illegal weapons. Police arrested two suspects and recovered 15 illegal pistols and 5 kg of heroin from their possession.
In a major breakthrough, Amritsar Rural Police busts a cross-border narcotics and illegal arms smuggling module, apprehends two accused, and recovers 15 illegal pistols and 5 kg of heroin.
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Foreign-Based Handlers Suspected
According to preliminary investigation, the accused were allegedly in contact with foreign-based handlers. They reportedly received consignments of illegal weapons and drugs and supplied them further as instructed.
FIR Registered Under NDPS, Arms Acts
An FIR has been registered at Gharinda Police Station under relevant sections of the NDPS Act and Arms Act. Police are now investigating the case to uncover the wider network.
Probe Underway to Trace Entire Network
Investigators are working to identify other people linked to the operation and establish its forward and backward connections. The probe will also focus on dismantling the broader network involved in illegal arms and drug trafficking.
Punjab Police said it remains committed to cracking down on drug trafficking and illegal arms networks across the state.