In a major intelligence-led operation, the Amritsar Commissionerate Police busted an international narco-arms module and an inter-state narco-hawala syndicate. The information has been shared by Punjab DGP Gaurav Yadav. Police arrested total 9 accused in both the operations.
In a major intelligence-led operation, Amritsar Commissionerate Police busts an international narco-arms module and an inter-state narco-hawala syndicate.
In the first case, three accused—two recently returned from Malaysia—were arrested with 5 sophisticated pistols (including… pic.twitter.com/deHl4dTs5Q
— DGP Punjab Police (@DGPPunjabPolice) July 4, 2025
In the first case of an international narco-arms module, three accused were arrested. As per police, two accused recently have returned from Malaysia. They were arrested with 5 sophisticated pistols (including Glock & Chinese pistols) and 1 Kg Heroin.
The accused were acting on directions from handlers in Pakistan and Malaysia to deliver weapons across Punjab.
In another case of an interstate narco hawala syndicate, total six accused were arrested by the police. As per police, the narco-hawala network was linked to Delhi, Karnataka, and Dubai. Police operation also led to recovery of ₹9.7 lakh drug money and 150gms of heroin.
The syndicate was routing proceeds to Dubai through hawala channels.
Recovery by Police
The total recovery of both operations is 1.15 Kg Heroin, 5 Pistols (3 Glock 9mm and 2 Chinese pistols along with cartridges) & ₹9.7 lakh drug money.
FIRs have been registered at PS Sadar & PS Islamabad, Amritsar. Further investigations are underway to trace both forward and backward linkages
DGP Yadav assured that the Punjab Police remains committed to breaking the drug-arms nexus and ensuring a SafePunjab.