Illegal arms and drug trafficking network busted in Amritsar, 16 accused arrested; 34 kg of heroin recovered

November 5, 2026

Amritsar: Amritsar Rural Police, taking action against drug trafficking and illegal weapons in Punjab, has busted several networks. Police claim to have solved three shooting incidents during this operation. They also arrested 16 accused and recovered 5 illegal pistols, 2 modern Uzi guns, 2 hand grenades, 34 kg of heroin, and 26 live cartridges from their possession.

The DGP of Punjab Police shared information about this operation on the social media platform X. He stated that the police have taken major action against several networks involved in illegal arms, explosives, and drug trafficking.

In a major breakthrough, Amritsar Rural Police busts multiple illegal arms, explosives and drug trafficking networks, solves 3 firing incidents, apprehends 16 accused and recovers 5 illegal pistols, 2 sophisticated Uzi guns, 2 hand grenades, 34 Kg heroin and 26 live cartridges.

Preliminary investigation reveals that the accused were allegedly in contact with foreign-based handlers who facilitated the supply of illegal weapons for further distribution among criminal elements.

Separate FIRs have been registered at PS Gharinda, PS Beas, PS Mehta, PS Lopoke & PS Chatiwind, Amritsar. Further investigation is underway to establish backward and forward linkages and identify other individuals involved in the network.

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

— DGP Punjab Police (@DGPPunjabPolice) November 5, 2026

Allegations of contact with handlers based abroad

Initial police investigations have revealed that the arrested accused were allegedly in contact with handlers based abroad. These handlers arranged the supply of illegal weapons to criminal elements.

Police are now working to identify other individuals involved in this network and trace the source of arms and drug supply.

FIRs registered in five police stations

Separate FIRs have been registered in this case in five police stations in Amritsar. These include Police Station Gharinda, Police Station Beas, Police Station Mehta, Police Station Lopoke, and Police Station Chheharta.

Police are investigating to trace the network’s back and forth links and identify other individuals involved in this entire network.

DGP Punjab Police stated that the Punjab Police is committed to eliminating the illegal arms and drug trafficking network and making the state safe and drug-free. Further investigation is underway in the case.