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Faridkot Police Seize 47.3 Kilograms Heroin, Uncover Cross-Border Network
Faridkot Police arrested four people in a drug-smuggling investigation.
They seized 47.3 kilograms of heroin.
Police also found three pistols, three magazines and 15 cartridges.
Two vehicles were recovered as well.
Investigators believe the accused may be connected to a larger network.
Police said the network allegedly brings drugs and weapons into Punjab from across the border.
An FIR has been filed at Sadiq police station.
Officers are continuing their investigation to find other people involved.
Faridkot Police arrested four alleged operatives linked to a cross-border smuggling network.
Police recovered 47.3 kilograms of heroin, three pistols, three magazines and 15 cartridges.
Two vehicles were also seized during the operation, according to police.
An FIR was registered at Sadiq police station, with further investigation underway.
Police said the network may involve smuggling heroin and illegal arms into Punjab, including forward and backward links.
- Who
- Faridkot Police arrested four alleged operatives; Punjab Police is investigating the case.
- What
- Police seized 47.3 kilograms of heroin, three pistols, three magazines, 15 cartridges and two vehicles.
- Where
- Faridkot, Punjab, with the FIR registered at Sadiq police station.
- When
- The exact date is not specified; the report describes it as the latest operation amid intensified anti-smuggling action in Punjab.
- Why
- Police said the operation was intended to disrupt a suspected cross-border network smuggling heroin and illegal arms into Punjab and identify its wider links.
Key facts
- Heroin seized
- 47.3 kilograms
- People arrested
- Four alleged operatives
- Weapons recovered
- Three pistols
- Ammunition recovered
- Three magazines and 15 cartridges
- Vehicles seized
- Two
- FIR location
- Sadiq police station, Faridkot
- Investigation status
- Further investigation is underway
Quotes
Gaurav Yadav
Punjab Police official commenting on the Faridkot investigation
“@PunjabPoliceInd continues to maintain strict vigil against cross-border smuggling and take decisive action to dismantle drug trafficking and organised criminal networks.”
businesstoday.in
“FIR registered at PS Sadiq, #Faridkot. Further investigation is underway to uncover the wider network and establish its forward and backward linkages.”
businesstoday.in
Sources
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