3 Arrested in Amritsar as Police Recover 10 Pistols, 1.022 Kg Heroin

October 19, 2026

Amritsar: Acting against drug trafficking and illegal arms supply in Punjab, the Amritsar Commissionerate Police has busted a network. Police have arrested three accused in this case and recovered 10 pistols and 1.022 kilograms of heroin.

Punjab Police shared information on the social media platform X and stated that the recovered weapons include three Glock 9mm pistols and seven .30 bore pistols.

In a major breakthrough, Amritsar Commissionerate Police dismantles drug trafficking & illegal arms smuggling network, apprehends 3 accused and recovers 10 pistols (3 Glock 9mm & 7 .30 Bore), 1.022 kg heroin.

Preliminary investigations reveals that the accused were in contact with foreign-based smugglers who allegedly supplied illegal weapons and distributed them to criminal elements.

An FIR has been registered at PS Cantonment, Amritsar. Further investigation is underway to trace backward and forward linkages and identify other persons involved in the network.

@PunjabPoliceInd remains committed to dismantling illegal arms and drug trafficking networks and ensuring a safe & drug-free Punjab.

— DGP Punjab Police (@DGPPunjabPolice) October 19, 2026

Accused in contact with smugglers based abroad

According to police, preliminary investigations have revealed that the accused were in contact with smugglers based abroad. It is alleged that these smugglers provided them with illegal weapons, which were then distributed to criminal elements.

Police are now working to identify other individuals involved in this network and trace the links related to the arms and drug supply.

FIR registered at Cantonment Police Station, investigation ongoing

An FIR has been registered at Cantonment Police Station in Amritsar. Police are investigating the matter further to trace the network’s forward and backward connections and identify other individuals involved.

Punjab Police stated that action will continue to dismantle the illegal arms and drug trafficking network in the state. The police also reiterated its commitment to ensuring a safe and drug-free Punjab.