5 drug smuggling and illegal arms modules busted in Amritsar, 10 accused arrested

October 13, 2026

Amritsar: The Amritsar Commissionerate Police has achieved a major success in its crackdown on drug smuggling and illegal arms supply in Punjab. Police have busted five modules involved in drug smuggling and illegal arms supply and arrested 10 accused. Six pistols, 4.409 kilograms of heroin, 500 grams of opium, drug money worth ₹12.90 lakh, 12 live cartridges, and a drone were recovered from the accused.

The DGP of Punjab Police shared information about this action by posting on the social media platform X.

In a major breakthrough, Amritsar Commissionerate Police busts five drug trafficking and illegal arms supply modules, arrests 10 accused and recovers 6 pistols, 4.409 Kg heroin, 500 gm opium, ₹12.90 lakh drug money, 12 live cartridges, and one drone.

Preliminary investigation reveals that the arrested accused are involved in the supply of illegal weapons and narcotics.

Five separate FIRs have been registered. Further investigation is underway to trace backward and forward linkages and identify other persons involved in the networks.

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

— DGP Punjab Police (@DGPPunjabPolice) October 13, 2026

6 pistols and heroin, along with narcotics recovered

According to the DGP of Punjab Police, six pistols, 4.409 kilograms of heroin, and 500 grams of opium were recovered from the arrested accused. In addition, police seized drug money worth ₹12.90 lakh, 12 live cartridges, and a drone.

Preliminary investigations revealed that the arrested accused were involved in the supply of illegal weapons and narcotics.

Five separate FIRs registered

Police have registered five separate FIRs in this case. Further investigation is underway. Police are working to trace the past and future connections of these networks and identify other individuals involved.

Emphasis on eliminating drug and illegal weapons networks

The DGP said that the Punjab Police is committed to eliminating drug trafficking and illegal weapons networks. The police’s aim is to make the state safe and drug-free.