2.1 Kg Heroin, 7 Pistols Recovered as Police Bust Smuggling Network

May 18, 2026

Amritsar: Amritsar Commissionerate Police busted a big module related to drug and illegal arms smuggling. The accused has been arrested. Police have recovered 2.1 kg heroin and 7 modern pistols from his possession.

In a major breakthrough, Amritsar Commissionerate Police dismantles a drug & illegal arms smuggling module, arrests one accused and recovers 2.1 kg Heroin along with 7 sophisticated pistols.

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— DGP Punjab Police (@DGPPunjabPolice) May 18, 2026

Had contact with smugglers living abroad

During preliminary investigation it has come to light that the arrested accused Was in touch with foreign based smugglers through virtual numbers. He used to receive consignments of drugs and weapons for further supply in Punjab.

Case registered in C-Division police station of Amritsar

A case has been registered regarding this matter in Police Station C-Division, Amritsar. Has been done. The investigation is going on by the police to trace the forward and backward links of the network and other associates are being arrested. Efforts are being made to identify.

Strict action against drugs and organized crime continues

Punjab Police has said that drugs, illegal Action will continue under the ‘zero tolerance’ policy against weapons and organized crime.