Amritsar: Border Security Forces in Punjab on Wednesday claimed that they have recovered a heroin packet and two pistols in the border area of Amritsar.
In a statement issued by the BSF on March 11, BSF troops launched an extensive search operation, which spanned till the forenoon of March 12. In successive recoveries, a total of six packets of suspected heroin (Gross weight – 3.319 Kgs), two pistols of 30 bore, and two Smart Phones with an earphone were recovered from a farming field adjacent to the village of Hardo Rattan of District Amritsar.
The packets were wrapped in yellow adhesive tape, and copper wire loops with illumination strips were found attached to them.
“This successful operation underscores the meticulous vigilance, true professionalism, and unwavering commitment of BSF in curbing transborder smuggling activities. The steadfast efforts once again highlight the BSF’s relentless pursuit of national security and its commitment to securing the International Border,” the release said.
Earlier, in a joint operation, Border Security Force (BSF) troops and Punjab Police recovered a packet of suspected heroin from the border area of Tarn Taran district on Tuesday.