New Delhi: In a major blow to Trans-Border Narcotic Networks, Tarn Taran police busted a cross-border drug cartel. The police have also arrested the kingpin of the drug cartel. The information has been shared by Punjab DGP Gaurav Yadav through a post on X.
Big Blow to Trans Border narcotic networks, @TarnTaranPolice has busted a cross-border drug cartel by arresting the kingpin, who was in contact with multiple #Pakistan-based smugglers utilizing drones to ferry drugs across the border.
5 Kg Heroin recovered and an FIR under the… pic.twitter.com/lxaAapq76N
— DGP Punjab Police (@DGPPunjabPolice) January 15, 2025
The arrested kingpin was in contact with multiple Pakistan-based smugglers. Drones were utilised to ferry drugs across border. As per police, 5 Kg heroin has been recovered and an FIR under the NDPS act has been registered at Police station Sadar Patti, Tarn Taran.
Police are carrying out an investigation to reveal the forward and backward linkages. DGP Yadav added that Punjab Police is committed to resolve the issue of drug trafficking and ensuring a safer Punjab.