Tarn Taran: On 15th May 2024, during the morning hours, vigilant BSF troops on duty intercepted movement of a drone ahead of border fence in the border area of district Tarn Taran.
As per protocol, BSF troops tracked the movement of drone and endeavoured to neutralize it. The likely dropping zone was cordoned and an extensive search was conducted.
At about 06:15 am, the troops successfully recovered 01 small drone with 01 packet of suspected heroin attached with it ahead of border fence in area of Village– Havelian of distt Tarn Taran.
The recovered packet (Gross weight 550 grams appx) was wrapped with transparent adhesive tape inside which 02 small packets wrapped with yellow adhesive tape were discovered. A ring made of nylon rope was also found attached with the main packet.
The recovered drone (Model – DJI Mavic 3 Classic, made in China) was recovered in partially broken condition. Keen observation and timely reaction by diligent BSF troops on duty once again proved their resolution to plug the entry of narcotics through drones from across the border.