Archive · 8 Jan 2026
Punjab Police Arrest 98 Drug Smugglers
The Punjab Police arrested 98 drug smugglers in a big operation across the state.
They found drugs like heroin, ganja, and poppy husk, along with some drug money.
The police also checked many suspicious people and persuaded some to get help for their drug problems.
The government wants to make Punjab a drug-free state and has a special team to help with this.
The police are working hard to stop drugs in Punjab.
Punjab Police arrested 98 drug smugglers in raids across 359 locations.
Total arrests in the 313-day campaign have reached 43,691.
Recovered drugs include 1.04 kg of heroin, 7 kg of ganja, and 105 quintals of poppy husk.
Police also recovered 20,900 intoxicant tablets/capsules and ₹14,070 in drug money.
The operation involved 120 police teams, 1,000 personnel, and 69 gazetted officers.
- Who
- Punjab Police
- What
- Arrested 98 drug smugglers in state-wide raids
- When
- Thursday (specific date not mentioned)
- Where
- Across Punjab, India
- Why
- As part of a 313-day campaign against drugs
- Number of Arrests
- 98
- Number of FIRs Registered
- 82
- Total Arrests in Campaign
- 43,691
- Heroin Recovered
- 1.04 kg
- Ganja Recovered
- 7 kg
- Poppy Husk Recovered
- 105 quintals
- Intoxicant Tablets/Capsules Recovered
- 20,900
- Drug Money Recovered
- ₹14,070
- Number of Raids
- 359
- Police Teams Involved
- 120
- Police Personnel Involved
- 1,000
- Gazetted Officers Supervising
- 69
- Suspicious Persons Checked
- 354
- Individuals Persuaded for De-addiction
- 58
Sources
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