Bhagwant Mann: In a significant crackdown on organized crime, Punjab Police, under the leadership of Director General of Police (DGP), dismantled an inter-state and foreign-linked narcotics and illegal arms network in Hoshiarpur district.
According to an official update shared by Punjab Police on social media, the District Hoshiarpur Police arrested four accused involved in drug trafficking and illegal weapons supply. During the operation, authorities recovered 9.925 kg of heroin, two foreign-made pistols, eight magazines, and 40 live cartridges.
Bhagwant Mann: Foreign Links and Organized Crime Nexus
Preliminary investigations have revealed that the arrested individuals were acting as local operatives for foreign-based gangsters. They were allegedly engaged in the distribution of narcotics and facilitating the supply of illegal arms across regions, pointing towards a well-organized international network.
FIR Registered, Investigation Underway
An FIR has been registered at Police Station Garhshankar in Hoshiarpur. Officials stated that further investigation is in progress to uncover both forward and backward linkages of the module and to dismantle the entire network.
Zero-Tolerance Policy on Drugs
Reaffirming its commitment, Punjab Police emphasized its zero-tolerance policy against drug trafficking, illegal arms trade, and organized crime in the state.
The action aligns with the broader anti-drug campaign led by the government of Bhagwant Mann, which focuses on making Punjab drug-free and strengthening law enforcement mechanisms.
