AI Generated Summary
- Police officials stated that an FIR has been registered at Police Station Cantonment in Amritsar under relevant provisions of the Arms Act and the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act.
- Amritsar Commissionerate Police on Monday claimed a major breakthrough in their crackdown on organised crime with the dismantling of a cross-border arms and narcotics smuggling network from Pakistan.
- The group was allegedly involved in facilitating the illegal movement of weapons and narcotics into the region, activities that posed a significant threat to public safety and national security.
Amritsar Commissionerate Police on Monday claimed a major breakthrough in their crackdown on organised crime with the dismantling of a cross-border arms and narcotics smuggling network from Pakistan. Five people have been arrested in connection with the operation.
According to the police, the accused were found in possession of six sophisticated pistols, 10 live cartridges, 115 grams of heroin, and drug proceeds estimated at ₹11.90 lakh. The recoveries were made during coordinated raids conducted by the police teams.
Director General of Police Gaurav Yadav said preliminary investigations indicate that the arrested individuals were part of an organised smuggling syndicate operating across the international border. The group was allegedly involved in facilitating the illegal movement of weapons and narcotics into the region, activities that posed a significant threat to public safety and national security.
Police officials stated that an FIR has been registered at Police Station Cantonment in Amritsar under relevant provisions of the Arms Act and the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act.
A detailed investigation has been launched to identify and apprehend the larger network behind the operation, including handlers, financiers, and cross-border links. Authorities said further arrests and recoveries are likely as the probe progresses.
