Punjab Police busts cross-border drug cartel, one arrested in Amritsar

Amritsar: The Punjab Police on Wednesday claimed to have busted a major trans-border narcotics smuggling ring in Amritsar with the arrest of one person, and the seizure of 15 Kg of heroin. 

“In an intelligence-led operation, Amritsar Rural Police has busted a major trans-border narcotics smuggling ring with arrest of one person Harpreet Singh and seizure of 15 Kg Heroin,” DGP Punjab Police posted in a message on X.  
“An FIR under the NDPS Act has been registered in PS Kathunangal. During the investigation, four people have been nominated, and raids are being conducted to nab them,” officials added. 

“Punjab Police India is committed to making Punjab drug-free as per the vision of CM Bhagwant Mann,” DGP Punjab Police posted in another message on X.  
Earlier on Sunday, the Counter Intelligence in Amritsar seized 15 kilogrammes of heroin and arrested seven drug traffickers in Amritsar, Punjab Director General of Police (DGP) Gaurav Yadav said.  

The contraband was being smuggled across the border from Pakistan using drones, he said.  
Along with the drug, valued at Rs 7 lakh in the international market, two cars were also seized from the accused, the DGP said.  
An FIR was registered at the State Special Operation Cell in Amritsar.  

"Big Blow to Trans Border Narcotic Smuggling Networks: Counter Intelligence, Amritsar, has busted a major drug cartel and seized 15 Kg of heroin after arresting 7 drug traffickers. The mastermind was operating from inside jail with the Pakistan-based smuggler," DGP Punjab Police posted in a message on X.  
"Drones used for transporting contraband assignment from #Pakistan. Recovered ₹7 lakh in drug money along with 2 cars. FIR is registered at SSOC, Amritsar @PunjabPoliceInd is committed to make #Punjab drug-free as per the vision of CM @BhagwantMann," the DGP said in another message.  

Earlier on Friday, in a joint operation launched by the Border Security Force (BSF) and the Punjab Police at the outskirts of Mehdipur village in Punjab's Tarn Taran district, drugs weighing around 2.752 Kg were seized.  
The joint operation was conducted based on information regarding the presence of a consignment of contraband items dropped by a drone.