The recovery of such a large quantity of heroin marks a significant success for the Amritsar Rural Police in their ongoing crackdown on cross-border narco-smuggling networks. Officials said the seizure has dealt a major blow to drug syndicates operating along the international border and attempting to destabilize the region through narcotics trafficking.
Bhagwant Mann: Amritsar Rural Police Bust Cross-Border Narco-Smuggling Network
Police sources revealed that the arrested operatives were acting on instructions from handlers based across the border and were part of a larger organized network. The investigation suggests that the consignment was intended for further distribution across multiple districts of Punjab, posing a serious threat to public health and youth safety.
Digital forensic analysis of the seized mobile phones has provided crucial leads, including encrypted conversations, financial transaction details, and logistical coordination points. These findings are expected to help investigators identify additional members of the syndicate and their local facilitators.
Senior police officials stated that coordinated intelligence inputs
Senior police officials stated that coordinated intelligence inputs and vigilant border surveillance played a key role in the successful operation. The Border Range Police worked closely with local units to track the movement of the accused and intercept the consignment before it could reach its intended destinations.
The Punjab Police reiterated that strict action will be taken against all individuals involved in drug trafficking, irrespective of their role in the network. Efforts are underway to trace both backward and forward linkages to dismantle the entire supply chain, including financiers and end-point distributors.
Under the leadership of the Punjab government, law enforcement agencies continue to intensify operations against narco-terrorism and organized crime. The state remains committed to safeguarding its borders, protecting its youth, and ensuring a safe, secure, and drug-free Punjab for its citizens.
