Illegal pharma opioids network busted in Punjab four arrested prohibited tablets recovered

Fazilka (Punjab): Continuing its efforts to curb illegal drug supply chains in Punjab, the police on Tuesday arrested  four individuals in Fazilka and seized over 2.10 lakh prohibited tablets.  Official sources said that  the operation resulted in the recovery of 2.10 lakh prohibited tablets, including Alprazolam and Clobidol 100. He also said that in addition.

Fazilka (Punjab): Continuing its efforts to curb illegal drug supply chains in Punjab, the police on Tuesday arrested  four individuals in Fazilka and seized over 2.10 lakh prohibited tablets. 

Official sources said that  the operation resulted in the recovery of 2.10 lakh prohibited tablets, including Alprazolam and Clobidol 100.

He also said that in addition to the drugs, the police also seized Rs 1.70 lakh in drug money and three vehicles used in the trafficking operation.

An FIR has been registered under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act at PS Sadar, and investigations are ongoing to trace the wider network of the illegal pharma cartel.

Meanwhile Punjab Police’s Director General of Police, (DGP), Gaurav Yadav, took to X to commend the efforts, stating, “Big blow to illegal pharma opioids supply networks. @PunjabPoliceInd remains steadfast in its fight against organized crime and drug trafficking.”

He further assured that the police would continue to work relentlessly to disrupt drug trafficking and identify all individuals involved in the illegal supply chain.

Earlier in the day, Punjab police dismantled a cross-border drug cartel that was operating with the help of drone technology to smuggle drugs from Pakistan.

Punjab’s DGP Gaurav Yadav, took to X to announce the breakthrough, revealing that the Amritsar Commissionerate Police arrested four individuals involved in the illegal trafficking operation.

According to DGP Yadav, the arrested individuals were in contact with Pakistan-based smugglers who used drones to push narcotics across the India-Pakistan border.