3 days ago
Punjab Police Arrest Four With 27 Kilograms Of Heroin
Punjab Police said they arrested four people in Punjab.
The arrests happened after police intercepted them near Khasa in Amritsar.
Officers said they found 27 kilograms of heroin.
They also found a foreign-made pistol and three cartridges.
Police believe the drugs and weapons came from a drone-dropped package near the Indo-Pak border.
The suspects allegedly worked with a Dubai-based person and other smugglers.
Investigators said the group used encrypted apps to communicate with handlers.
The police investigation is continuing to find everyone connected to the network.
Punjab Police arrested four people in Amritsar over alleged cross-border smuggling.
Police recovered 27 kilograms of heroin, a foreign-made .30 bore PX5 pistol and three cartridges.
The suspects allegedly obtained a drone-dropped consignment near the Attari area.
Investigators said the group coordinated with a Dubai-based operative and cross-border smugglers.
Police also seized a motorcycle and car allegedly used in the smuggling operation.
- Who
- Punjab Police arrested Vishal Singh, Manpreet Singh, Smartpreet Singh and Karan Singh.
- What
- Police said they recovered 27 kilograms of heroin, a foreign-made .30 bore PX5 pistol and three cartridges.
- Where
- The suspects were intercepted near the bus shelter at Khasa in Amritsar, after allegedly obtaining a consignment near Attari.
- When
- The arrests were reported on Wednesday; the articles do not provide a specific date.
- Why
- Police said the accused were allegedly preparing to deliver the drugs and weapons to another party on handlers’ instructions.
Key facts
- Arrests
- Four people were arrested.
- Drug recovery
- 27 kilograms of heroin were recovered.
- Weapon recovery
- One foreign-made .30 bore PX5 pistol and three cartridges were seized.
- Authorities
- Punjab Police’s Counter Intelligence unit in Amritsar conducted the operation.
- Alleged network
- Police said the suspects coordinated with a Dubai-based operative and cross-border smugglers.
- Communication
- Investigators said the group used encrypted communication platforms.
- Vehicles seized
- Police impounded a motorcycle and a car allegedly used for smuggling.
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