Amritsar Rural Police Busts Arms and Drug Smuggling Network, 7 Arrested; 14 Pistols and 20 Kg Heroin Seized

October 27, 2026

Amritsar: Amritsar Rural Police has achieved a major success in its crackdown on drug trafficking and illegal weapons in Punjab. Police have busted an illegal arms and drug supply network and arrested 7 accused. 14 sophisticated pistols and 20 kg of heroin were recovered from the accused.

Punjab DGP, sharing information on the social media platform X, stated that preliminary investigations have revealed that the accused were in contact with a handler based abroad. It is alleged that this handler helped in arranging consignments of illegal weapons. These weapons were then to be distributed to criminal elements through an organized network.

In a major breakthrough, Amritsar Rural Police busts illegal arms and narcotics supply networks, apprehends 7 accused and recovers 14 sophisticated pistols & 20 Kg heroin.

Preliminary investigation reveals that the accused were allegedly in contact with a foreign-based handler facilitating illegal arms consignments for further distribution among criminal elements through an organised network.

FIRs have been registered at PS Gharinda & Kathunangal. Further investigation is underway to uncover the complete network and establish backward and forward linkages.

@PunjabPoliceInd remains committed to dismantling illegal arms, drug trafficking and organised criminal networks to ensure a safer and more secure Punjab.

— DGP Punjab Police (@DGPPunjabPolice) October 27, 2026

FIRs registered at Gharinda and Kathunangal police stations

Police have registered FIRs in this case at Gharinda and Kathunangal police stations. Further investigation is currently underway.

Police say the investigation is not only unearthing the entire network but also examining its forward and forward connections to determine the role of others involved in the supply of weapons and drugs.

Action against organized crime networks continues

Punjab Police reiterated that action will continue to eliminate illegal arms smuggling, drug trafficking, and organized criminal networks in the state. According to the police, dismantling these networks is an important step towards making Punjab safer.