Punjab: Amritsar Police arrests six, recovers 4.03 kg heroin and two pistols
Acting on input received, the Amritsar Commissionerate Police on Thursday arrested six operatives involved in cross-border heroin and weapons supply, recovering 4.03 kg of heroin and two pistols. This operation dismantled a major narcotics and arms network, according to the Director General of Punjab Police (DGP Punjab).
In a post on social media platform X, the DGP stated that preliminary investigations revealed the arrested individuals were in contact with a Pakistan-based handler through social media. They were receiving consignments of heroin and weapons in the Khemkaran and Ferozpur sectors. These contraband items were being smuggled in by Pakistani operatives using drones for supply in the Amritsar area.
The DGP’s post read:
“In an intelligence-led operation, Amritsar Commissionerate Police dismantles a major narcotics & arms network. Apprehends six operatives involved in cross-border heroin & weapons supply and recovers 4.03 kg heroin & 2 pistols (1 Glock 9mm, 1 Pistol .30 bore). Preliminary investigation revealed the arrested accused were in contact with Pakistan-based handler Shah through social media platforms. They were receiving heroin & weapons consignments in Khemkaran and Ferozepur sector, being pushed in by Pakistan smugglers through drones for supply in Amritsar area.”
A First Information Report (FIR) has been registered at the Gate Islamabad Police Station. Further investigation is ongoing to uncover the full nexus, including both backward and forward linkages of the network.
The post further emphasized,
“Punjab Police reiterates its commitment to dismantling narco-terror and organised crime networks to safeguard Punjab.”
In a related development the day before, acting on backward linkages, the Punjab Police busted a significant hawala network and recovered Rs 2.05 crore, said DGP Punjab, Gaurav Yadav.
The operation was led by Kapurthala Police, who arrested an associate involved in funding operations linked to a Ludhiana-based hawala operator.
DGP Gaurav Yadav stated:
“Acting swiftly on backward linkages, Kapurthala Police busts a major hawala network, recovering Rs 2.05 crore of hawala money. The police team zeroed in on one Ludhiana-based hawala operator and arrested one associate who was involved in funding operations through hawala.”
He also highlighted ongoing efforts, saying,
“Last week, Kapurthala Police unearthed a large-scale online cyber-fraud scam in Phagwara. A case was registered at PS Cyber Crime, Kapurthala, resulting in the arrest of 38 accused along with the seizure of 40 laptops, 67 mobile phones and Rs 10 lakh of suspected hawala money linked to the scam.”
DGP Yadav added,
“Further investigation is underway to expose and neutralise the entire nexus. Punjab Police remains resolute in dismantling organised financial crime networks, curbing cyber fraud, and safeguarding citizens’ hard-earned money.”
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