Bhagwant Mann: In a significant breakthrough against cross-border drug trafficking, the State Special Operations Cell (SSOC), Fazilka, in a joint operation with the Border Security Force (BSF), apprehended one accused and recovered 5 kilograms of heroin. The operation marks another decisive step in Punjab Police’s intensified crackdown on narcotics smuggling networks.
Punjab Police, Under CM Bhagwant Mann Leadership, Seizes 5 kg Heroin
According to preliminary investigations, the seized consignment was smuggled from Pakistan and was intended for further distribution across different parts of Punjab. Security agencies believe the recovery has dealt a major blow to the drug supply chain operating along the international border.
Anti-Drug Operation
Senior police officials stated that further investigation is underway to identify both forward and backward linkages of the network. Efforts are being made to trace handlers, financiers, and local distributors connected to the smuggling racket, with multiple leads currently being examined.
Punjab Police reiterated its commitment to making the state drug-free, emphasizing that coordinated intelligence-based operations will continue across border districts. The department said such joint actions with central forces are crucial in disrupting international narco-terror modules targeting Punjab’s youth.
Under the leadership of Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, Punjab Police has strengthened its anti-drug strategy through sustained enforcement, surveillance, and community awareness initiatives. Officials affirmed that the force remains steadfast in dismantling drug smuggling syndicates and ensuring the safety and well-being of citizens.
Additionally, officials highlighted that such recoveries are the result of improved inter-agency coordination, advanced surveillance techniques, and actionable intelligence inputs. Border districts remain under heightened vigilance, with round-the-clock monitoring to prevent infiltration of drugs and weapons. Punjab Police has also urged citizens to cooperate with law enforcement and report suspicious activities, stressing that public participation is vital in winning the fight against drugs and safeguarding future generations from the menace of narcotics.
