Archive · 18 Jul 2026
Punjab Police Bust Cross-Border Heroin, Arms Trafficking Racket
The Punjab Police recently stopped a group of people who were trying to smuggle drugs and guns from another country into Punjab.
They caught four people and found a lot of heroin and two pistols.
The police think these people were part of a bigger group that was trying to sell these illegal things in Punjab and other places.
The police are still investigating and might catch more people involved.
They also asked the public to help them by sharing any information about such illegal activities.
Punjab Police arrested four individuals involved in cross-border heroin and arms trafficking.
5.557 kg of heroin and two pistols were seized in the operation.
The smugglers were allegedly in contact with foreign-based handlers facilitating the supply.
Investigators are working to trace the network's links and identify additional members.
Punjab Police appealed to the public for cooperation in combating drug trafficking and illegal arms.
- Who
- Punjab Police and four arrested smugglers
- What
- Dismantling of a cross-border heroin and arms trafficking network
- When
- Operation conducted on Saturday
- Where
- Amritsar, Punjab
- Why
- To prevent the distribution of narcotics and illegal weapons, and maintain law and order
Law Enforcement
Smugglers
Operation Success
Law Enforcement
Punjab Police successfully dismantled a cross-border drug and arms trafficking network, arresting four suspects and seizing 5.557 kg of heroin and two pistols.
Smugglers
Smugglers were part of a larger network attempting to distribute narcotics and illegal weapons in Punjab and other regions.
- Arrested Individuals
- 4
- Heroin Seized
- 5.557 kg
- Weapons Seized
- 2 pistols
- Police Stations Involved
- Islamabad and Chheharta
- Investigation Status
- Ongoing, with follow-up raids and potential further arrests
- Public Appeal
- Punjab Police urged public cooperation to combat drug trafficking and illegal arms.