Archive · 16 Sep 2026
Punjab Police Dismantle Three Major Drug and Arms Networks
Punjab Police says it broke up three groups involved in illegal drugs and arms in Amritsar.
Eight people were arrested.
Police found heroin, opium, a pistol and a motorcycle during the operations.
One group allegedly received supplies from smugglers outside India.
Investigators say drones were used to receive some consignments.
Police recovered 7 kilograms of heroin in one operation.
Another operation produced 2.5 kilograms of heroin.
Officers also recovered 5.459 kilograms of opium in the first operation.
The investigation is continuing to find more people connected to the alleged network.
Punjab Police arrested eight people in three operations in Amritsar.
Police seized 9.549 kilograms of heroin, 5.459 kilograms of opium and one pistol.
Investigators allege the accused received consignments from foreign-based smugglers using drones.
Authorities froze Rs 62 lakh in bank accounts linked to one accused and his wife.
Further investigation is underway to identify additional associates and disrupt the wider network.
- Who
- Punjab Police arrested eight alleged members of drug and illegal arms supply networks, according to DGP Gaurav Yadav and Amritsar Commissioner of Police Harmanbir Singh Gill.
- What
- Police dismantled three alleged networks and seized 9.549 kilograms of heroin, 5.459 kilograms of opium, one pistol and a motorcycle.
- When
- The arrests and seizures were announced on Tuesday; the article does not provide a specific date.
- Where
- Amritsar, Punjab.
- Why
- Police said the accused were allegedly linked to foreign-based smugglers and were receiving drugs and illegal arms for further distribution.
- Arrests
- Eight people were arrested.
- Heroin seized
- 9.549 kilograms.
- Opium seized
- 5.459 kilograms.
- Weapon seized
- One .30 bore pistol.
- Money frozen
- Rs 62 lakh in bank accounts belonging to accused Pradeep Singh and his wife.
- Alleged supply method
- Police said consignments were received through drones.
- Investigation status
- Further investigation is ongoing to identify additional associates.