In Amritsar, the Counter Intelligence has recovered almost 15 kilograms of heroin valued ₹7 lakh and arrested seven drug traffickers, said Punjab Director General of Police (DGP) Gaurav Yadav.Reportedly, the contraband was being smuggled across the border from Pakistan using drones, he said.Heroin worth ₹7 lakh seized in AmritsarThe drugs seized were valued ₹7 lakh in the international market. During the crackdown, two cars have also been seized from the accused, said the DGP.Following the crackdown, an FIR has been lodged at the State Special Operation Cell in Amritsar.Taking it to X (formerly known as Twitter), DGP Punjab Police said, “Big Blow to Trans-Border narcotic smuggling networks: Counter Intelligence, Amritsar has busted a major drug cartel and seized 15 Kg Heroin after arresting 7 drug traffickers. The mastermind was operating from inside jail with the Pak-based smuggler.”In another tweet, he said, “Drones used for transporting contraband assignment from #Pakistan. Recovered ₹7 lakhs of drug money along with 2 cars. FIR is registered at SSOC, Amritsar @PunjabPoliceInd is committed to making #Punjab drug-free as per the vision of CM @BhagwantMann.”Drones used for transporting contraband assignment from #Pakistan. Recovered ₹7 lakhs drug money along with 2 cars. FIR is registered at SSOC, Amritsar@PunjabPoliceInd is committed to make #Punjab drug-free as per the vision of CM @BhagwantMann (2/2)— DGP Punjab Police (@DGPPunjabPolice) September 2, 2023Previous operationsIn a joint operation launched by the Border Security Force (BSF) and Punjab Police at the outskirts of Mehdipur village in Punjabs Tarn Taran district on Friday, drugs weighing around 2.752 kg were seized.This operation was conducted based on information regarding the presence of a consignment of contraband items dropped by a drone.
