In a significant blow to drug trafficking networks operating in Punjab, the Mohali Police have successfully dismantled a major narcotics module and recovered a substantial quantity of heroin. The intelligence-based operation led to the seizure of 5 kilograms of high-grade heroin with an estimated street value running into crores of rupees.
The breakthrough came following weeks of surveillance and intelligence gathering by the Mohali Police's Special Task Force. Acting on specific information about drug peddling activities in the area, authorities set up a carefully planned sting operation that culminated in multiple arrests.
Three Key Arrests Made in Coordinated Operation
Police have taken into custody three individuals identified as central figures in the drug distribution network. The arrested suspects have been named as Gurpreet Singh, Manpreet Singh, and Sukhwinder Singh, all residents of Mohali and surrounding areas.
According to police officials, the suspects were apprehended during a coordinated raid conducted across multiple locations in Mohali district. The operation was carried out by a joint team comprising members of the Special Task Force and local police stations, demonstrating effective inter-departmental cooperation in tackling the narcotics trade.
Massive Heroin Haul and International Connections Suspected
The confiscated narcotics represent one of the largest single seizures in the region in recent months. 5 kilograms of heroin was recovered from the possession of the accused, who police believe were part of a larger interstate drug smuggling network.
Preliminary investigations suggest the seized drugs may have originated from international sources, with possible cross-border connections that authorities are now working to uncover. The purity level and packaging of the heroin indicate sophisticated processing and distribution channels.
Senior police officials have emphasized that the bust has disrupted a significant supply chain that was feeding addiction in Punjab and neighboring states. The quantity of heroin seized is capable of serving thousands of individual doses, representing a major setback for drug peddlers in the region.
Ongoing Investigations and Future Implications
Police authorities have confirmed that investigations are ongoing to identify other members of the drug network and trace the complete supply chain. Forensic analysis of the seized contraband and digital evidence recovered from the accused is currently underway.
The successful operation forms part of the Punjab Police's broader crackdown on drug trafficking under the state government's anti-narcotics campaign. Officials have reiterated their commitment to completely dismantling drug networks and rehabilitating affected individuals.
This bust comes amid increased vigilance by Punjab Police against drug smuggling activities, with several similar operations conducted across the state in recent months. The Mohali success story is expected to boost morale within the police force and serve as a warning to drug traffickers operating in the region.
Local residents have welcomed the police action, expressing hope that such consistent efforts will help create a drug-free environment for the youth of Punjab. Community leaders have called for continued cooperation between citizens and law enforcement to identify and report drug-related activities.
