Punjab Police successfully dismantled a cross-border drug smuggling module, arresting four individuals and seizing a substantial amount of heroin and cash, disrupting a major narcotics operation.
Key Points
- Punjab Police busted a cross-border drug smuggling module in Ferozepur.
- Four individuals were arrested in connection with the drug smuggling operation.
- Police seized 28.12 kg of heroin and Rs 9.5 lakh in cash.
- The drug smuggling module has links with foreign-based smugglers.
- Further investigation is underway to dismantle the entire drug network.
Punjab Police has busted a cross-border drug smuggling module with the arrest of four people in Guruharsahai in Ferozepur, a top officer said on Sunday.
Major Heroin Seizure and Arrests
Police recovered 28.12 kg of heroin and Rs 9.5 lakh in cash from the accused, Director General of Police (DGP) Gaurav Yadav said in a post on X.
International Links and Ongoing Investigation
Preliminary investigation revealed that the module had links with foreign-based smugglers and handlers, who had allegedly tasked the accused with retrieving and further distributing the narcotics consignment within Indian territory, he said.
Further investigation is underway to establish forward and backward linkages and dismantle the entire cross-border drug smuggling network, the DGP said.
More Arrests Expected
According to police, more arrests and recoveries are expected in the coming days.
