Cross-border drugs, illegal weapons racket busted, 2 arrested: Punjab Police

CHANDIGARH: Two people were arrested and 6.5 kg of heroin was recovered by Punjab Police in a cross-border drugs and illegal weapons racket bust on Saturday, officials said.The Batala Police also recovered a .30 calibre pistol with six live cartridges, along with Rs 1 lakh in cash. "In a major breakthrough, @BatalaPolice busted a cross-border drug and illegal weapon racket, apprehended two accused and recovered 6.5 kg heroin, one .30 caliber pistol with six live cartridges, and Rs 1 lakh drug money, highlighting the strong nexus between extortion, drug trafficking, and illegal arms networks," Director General of Police Gaurav Yadav said in a post on X.Investigation revealed that weapons were being supplied to operatives within the network, officials said.An FIR has been registered at Civil Lines police station, and further investigation is underway to establish forward and backward linkages and dismantle the entire network, police added.(With agency inputs)