Archive · 20 Sep 2026
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.
- When
- The exact date is not specified; the report describes it as the latest operation amid intensified anti-smuggling action in Punjab.
- Where
- Faridkot, Punjab, with the FIR registered at Sadiq police station.
- 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.
- 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