Punjab Police: Bhagwant Mann Govt’s Big Win: Punjab Police Busts International Narco-Arms Module & Hawala Syndicate in Amritsar

In a major success under the leadership of Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, the Punjab Police has dismantled an international narco-arms module and a separate inter-state narco-hawala syndicate in Amritsar, marking a critical blow to the growing nexus of drugs, illegal arms, and cross-border financing.

In a major intelligence-led operation, Amritsar Commissionerate Police busts an international narco-arms module and an inter-state narco-hawala syndicate.

In the first case, three accused—two recently returned from Malaysia—were arrested with 5 sophisticated pistols (including… pic.twitter.com/deHl4dTs5Q

— DGP Punjab Police (@DGPPunjabPolice) July 4, 2025

Arms, Heroin Seized; Pakistan and Malaysia Links Exposed

In the first operation, three individuals, including two who had recently returned from Malaysia, were arrested with:

1 kg heroin

5 sophisticated pistols (including 3 Glock 9mm and 2 Chinese pistols)

Live ammunition

The accused were allegedly acting on the directions of handlers based in Pakistan and Malaysia, and were assigned to deliver arms across Punjab, posing a major threat to internal security.

Hawala Ring Linked to Delhi, Karnataka, Dubai Busted

In a second case, six more people were arrested for running a narco-hawala network connected to Delhi, Karnataka, and Dubai. Police recovered:

₹9.7 lakh in drug money

150 grams of heroin

Investigations reveal that the syndicate was routing narcotics proceeds to Dubai via hawala channels, revealing a sophisticated financial web.

Total Recovery from Both Cases:

1.15 Kg of Heroin

5 Pistols (3 Glock, 2 Chinese) with cartridge

₹9.7 lakh drug money

FIRs and Ongoing Investigation

FIRs have been registered at PS Sadar and PS Islamabad in Amritsar. Punjab Police stated that further investigation is underway to uncover both forward and backward linkages, including handlers, buyers, and funding routes.

CM Mann Govt's Stand Against Drug-Arms Nexus

This operation, hailed as a major milestone, reflects the Bhagwant Mann government's strong crackdown on drug and arms networks. The DGP Punjab Police reiterated the force’s commitment to ensuring a Safe Punjab, dismantling cross-border threats, and safeguarding public life.