Amritsar: The Punjab Police’s counter-intelligence team has launched a major crackdown on drug trafficking in Amritsar, busting a network. Police arrested four accused and recovered 10 kg of heroin from their possession.
Punjab DGP Punjab Police shared information on the social media platform X, stating that preliminary investigations have revealed that the accused were allegedly in contact with smugglers based abroad. They received heroin consignments from them and supplied them to Punjab.
In a major breakthrough, Counter Intelligence #Amritsar busts a narcotics smuggling network, apprehends 4 accused, and recovers 10 Kg heroin.
Preliminary investigation reveals that the accused were allegedly working with foreign-based smugglers to receive and distribute heroin consignments in #Punjab.
An FIR has been registered at PS State Special Operations Cell (#SSOC), Amritsar. Further investigation is underway to establish the complete forward and backward linkages, identify other persons involved and dismantle the wider cross-border narcotics smuggling network.
@PunjabPoliceInd remains committed to combating drug trafficking and dismantling organised narcotics networks to help build a safe and drug-free Punjab.
— DGP Punjab Police (@DGPPunjabPolice) October 22, 2026
FIR registered at SSOC Amritsar
An FIR has been registered at the State Special Operations Cell (SSOC) in Amritsar. Police are investigating the matter further.
During the investigation, efforts are being made to identify other individuals involved in the smuggling network and unravel its entire network. Police are also investigating where the drugs were being supplied and who they were intended to be delivered to.
Attempt to dismantle cross-border drug smuggling network
According to the Punjab Police, the aim of this operation is to uncover the entire chain of the cross-border drug smuggling network and take action against those involved.
The police reiterated that they will continue to take action against drug trafficking and organized drug networks to further the efforts to make Punjab safe and drug-free.