BSF troops detects drone, seizes 6 packets of Heroin in Fazilka

January 10, 2024

Fazilka: During the night between the 9th and 10th of January 2024, vigilant BSF troops intercepted a  drone intrusion near Village Majar Jamsher Pattan Dhani, Fazilka District. Following the established protocols, BSF troops promptly engaged the drone with fire.

 An initial search led to the discovery of a black-colored large packet, containing 03 small packets along with 03 luminous sticks, suspected to contain heroin (gross weight – approximately 03 kgs), from a farming field near Village Majar Jamsher Pattan Dhani at around 04:15 am.

 Further, a joint search operation by BSF and Punjab Police yielded another bag, containing 03 packets of suspected Heroin ( gross weight – approximately 03 kgs), recovered near the previous discovery site around 09:00 am.

 The total recovery includes 06 packets ( gross weight approximately – 06 kgs) and 06 luminous sticks.

 Once again, joint efforts by BSF and Punjab Police successfully thwarted an attempt by smugglers to transport narcotics via drone.