In a significant breakthrough, the Amritsar police have dismantled a cross-border smuggling module with the arrest of two individuals. The operation, conducted on specific intelligence inputs, led to the seizure of a substantial quantity of heroin and arms. The accused were identified as residents of border areas, allegedly involved in trafficking narcotics from across the border.
Details of the Operation
The police team, led by senior officers, intercepted the suspects near a border village. During the search, they recovered 2 kilograms of heroin, a pistol, and several live cartridges. Preliminary investigations suggest that the module had been active for several months, using porous border routes to smuggle contraband.
Modus Operandi
The smugglers reportedly used local contacts to receive consignments thrown over the border fence. They then distributed the drugs to various cities in Punjab and neighboring states. The arrested individuals are being interrogated to identify other members of the network.
Police Statement
A police spokesperson stated that the operation was part of a sustained campaign against drug trafficking. “We are committed to breaking the supply chain of narcotics. This is a major success in our efforts to secure the border and protect the youth from drug abuse,” the official said.
Legal Proceedings
Both accused have been booked under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act and the Arms Act. They will be produced before a local court, and further investigations are underway to trace the source of the drugs.
The community has lauded the police action, with local leaders calling for stricter surveillance along the border. This bust is expected to deal a severe blow to smuggling activities in the region.
