Amritsar Police Crack Down on Drug Syndicate from Pak; Seize Heroin and Firearm

Amritsar Commissionerate Police have dismantled a cross-border narcotics smuggling network, arresting three individuals allegedly involved in the trafficking of heroin and illegal weapons. The breakthrough came after police acted on a specific intelligence tip-off regarding the movement of a drug consignment in the city.

During the operation, officers recovered 4.5 kilograms of heroin along with a pistol from the accused. Police officials said the seizure points to the involvement of an organised cartel operating with links beyond India’s borders.

Initial investigations indicate that the arrested men were in touch with a foreign-based handler through social media platforms. Acting on instructions received online, they were allegedly tasked with transporting and distributing consignments of heroin and illegal arms to various locations in and around Amritsar.

Director General of Police Gaurav Yadav stated that a special team from the Commissionerate Police laid a carefully planned trap based on precise intelligence inputs. The suspects were apprehended during the operation, leading to the recovery of the contraband and the firearm.

A case has been registered at Police Station Gate Hakima under relevant provisions of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act and the Arms Act.

Police officials said the investigation is far from over. Efforts are underway to identify other members of the smuggling network, track financial transactions linked to the cartel, and establish both backward and forward linkages. Special focus is also being placed on uncovering the role of foreign-based handlers who are believed to be coordinating the smuggling operations.

Authorities said further arrests cannot be ruled out as the probe progresses.