Chandigarh: In a major breakthrough, Punjab Police taking major action against the trans-border smuggling networks have arrested one accused along with the narcotics. The information about the seizure has been shared by Punjab Police DGP Gaurav Yadav.
In a major breakthrough against trans-border smuggling networks, Counter Intelligence, #Pathankot, in a joint operation with #Gurdaspur Police, has arrested 1 person and seized 1.350 Kg heroin.
The arrested person was in contact with #Pakistan-based operatives using drones to… pic.twitter.com/RiniU4tNHB
— DGP Punjab Police (@DGPPunjabPolice) October 18, 2024
As per DGP Yadav, the Counter Intelligence team Pathankot in a joint operation with the Gurdaspur Police arrested 1 person and seized 1.350 Kg heroin. As per Police, the arrested accused was in contact with Pakistan-based operatives. They used to use drones in order to smuggle drugs into the Indian territory.
Police have lodged FIR under the NDPS act. Investigation is ongoing and forwards and backward linkages are being established to expose more people involved in the smuggling of drugs. Police have anticipated that more arrests are likely in this matter as further investigation is on.
As per DGP Yadav, the Punjab Police is committed to make Punjab drug-free.