Crackdown on narco hawala network: 3 held along with 33 Lakh money

DGP Punjab Police Gaurav Yadav shared this information through a post on X.

In a major crackdown on narco-hawala networks, Amritsar Rural Police arrests 3 persons. As per the information, the arrested were involved in cross-border drug trafficking. DGP Punjab Police Gaurav Yadav shared this information through a post on X.

The arrested accused have been identified as Ranjit Singh alias Rana, Gurdev Singh alias Gedi, and Shailendra Singh alias Selu.

 The accused are involved in cross-border drug trafficking and illegal monetary transactions. Police have recovered 500 gm heroin, 1 Glock 9mm pistol (with 2 magazines), and ₹33 lakh Hawala money.

Police have registered FIR registered at PS Lopoke, Amritsar, and efforts are underway to trace the forward and backward linkages of this cross-border smuggling network.

DGP Yadav further added that Punjab Police remains steadfast in dismantling the machinery of narco-terrorism and protecting public safety.