Drone-Based Smuggling Network Hit as Agencies Recover 27 Kg Heroin in Amritsar

June 21, 2026

Security agencies have achieved major success along the Indo-Pak international border in Amritsar district. According to the information, about 27 kg of heroin has been recovered in a joint operation by the BSF and Punjab Police. The operation was carried out on the basis of intelligence inputs that a consignment of narcotics was suspected to be sent through drones from across the border.

According to sources, security agencies had received information that Pakistan-based smugglers had dropped a huge consignment of drugs in the Gharinda area of Amritsar with the help of drones. As soon as the information was received, teams of BSF and Punjab Police launched a joint search operation in the area. During the search, 27 kg of heroin was recovered from a suspicious place near Pul Moran. Further investigation has been initiated by seizing the recovered narcotics.

Now, the security agencies are trying to find out who has played a role in sending the consignment across the border and receiving it locally. The case is being investigated on various aspects to identify the probable accused involved in the smuggling network.

A large consignment of weapons was seized 2 days ago

It is worth mentioning that 2 days ago, security agencies had busted an alleged arms smuggling network in the Ajnala-Ramdas area of Amritsar. During that operation, 25 pistols, an AK-47 rifle, 360 cartridges, 47 magazines and a bulletproof jacket were recovered.

Agencies conducting continuous surveillance and search operations

In view of the growing challenges of smuggling of drugs and weapons through drones in the border area, security agencies are continuously conducting surveillance and search operations. Officials believe that such joint operations are playing an important role in curbing illegal activities from across the border. At present, the investigation in the case of the recovery of 27 kg heroin is going on and the security agencies are engaged in further action.