Punjab police arrest drug smuggler linked to Pakistan, seizes 1.35 kg heroin

TOI City Desk / TIMESOFINDIA.COM / Oct 18, 2024, 10:59 IST

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Punjab Police have arrested a drug smuggler linked to Pakistan-based operatives, seizing over one kilogram of heroin. The operation was a joint effort between Pathankot Counter Intelligence and Gurdaspur Police. The arrested individual utilized drones for smuggling drugs into India. Further arrests are anticipated as the investigation continues.

Punjab police arrest drug smuggler linked to Pakistan, seizes 1.35 kg heroin

CHANDIGARH: Punjab Police, in a joint operation by Pathankot Counter Intelligence and Gurdaspur Police, arrested a drug smuggler linked to Pakistan-based operatives. The police seized 1.350 kg of heroin from the smuggler's possession.
Director General of Police Gaurav Yadav announced the arrest on Friday via a post on X. "In a major breakthrough against trans-border smuggling networks, Pathankot Counter Intelligence, in a joint operation with Gurdaspur Police, have arrested one person and seized 1.350 kg of heroin from the smuggler's possession."
The arrested individual used drones to smuggle drugs into India and was in contact with operatives based in Pakistan, according to Yadav. He indicated that more arrests might follow in connection with this case.
A First Information Report (FIR) has been registered, and the investigation is currently underway.

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