17 kg heroin recovered, 3 held as Punjab Police busts cross-border narcotics smuggling module

CHANDIGARH: (Sep 19) Punjab Police’s Counter Intelligence wing in Amritsar has busted a cross-border narcotics smuggling module, with the arrest of three individuals and recovery of 17 kg of heroin, a top officer said on Saturday.

Director General of Police (DGP) Gaurav Yadav said preliminary investigation revealed that the accused were allegedly operating in coordination with cross-border smugglers and receiving heroin consignments for further supply.

An FIR has been registered at the State Special Operation Cell police station in Amritsar in the matter.