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- With interrogation of the accused underway, police hope to dismantle the larger network, trace cross-border collaborators, and block the flow of both narcotics and illicit liquor into the state and beyond.
- “This is the biggest heroin seizure in Faridkot’s history,” SSP Jain stated, adding that both suspects are in custody and undergoing interrogation to uncover links with Pakistani suppliers and to determine how such large consignments are transported across the heavily monitored border.
- In a related incident, Moga police intercepted another truck and confiscated 120 cartons of IMFL, further underscoring what officials describe as a “coordinated attempt” by traffickers to exploit the state’s crisis for profit.
Faridkot police have seized 12.10 kilograms of heroin in what authorities describe as the district’s largest-ever single-day drug bust. Two men, identified as Sukhpreet Singh and Kadar Singh, were arrested for their alleged involvement in a sophisticated cross-border trafficking network.
According to Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Pragya Jain, the raid was carried out in Jhariwala village following a tip-off. Police recovered the heroin from a residential property, uncovering what they believe was part of an extensive supply chain. Preliminary investigations indicate that the drugs were flown in from Pakistan using a drone before being stored for distribution to local smugglers and peddlers.
“This is the biggest heroin seizure in Faridkot’s history,” SSP Jain stated, adding that both suspects are in custody and undergoing interrogation to uncover links with Pakistani suppliers and to determine how such large consignments are transported across the heavily monitored border.
Smuggling Surges Amid Flood Crisis
Police sources revealed a troubling trend: while Punjab continues to grapple with devastating floods, drug and liquor syndicates are taking advantage of the chaos to expand their operations. Just three days before the heroin bust, Faridkot police intercepted a truck carrying 880 cartons of Indian-made foreign liquor (IMFL) allegedly bound for Gujarat, a state with prohibition laws. The consignment, originating from Baghapurana in Moga district, contained multiple popular liquor brands.
In a related incident, Moga police intercepted another truck and confiscated 120 cartons of IMFL, further underscoring what officials describe as a “coordinated attempt” by traffickers to exploit the state’s crisis for profit.
A Broader Crackdown Underway
Authorities say these seizures highlight an urgent need for intensified vigilance along Punjab’s border regions, particularly as smugglers adopt more advanced methods such as drone drops. With interrogation of the accused underway, police hope to dismantle the larger network, trace cross-border collaborators, and block the flow of both narcotics and illicit liquor into the state and beyond.
“This is not just a local issue,” one police official commented. “It’s a transnational problem, and the stakes are higher than ever.”
