Punjab Police have busted a cross-border drug smuggling module and recovered 4.013 kg of heroin. Two people were arrested in the operation carried out by Ferozepur Police, officials said on Thursday.
Punjab Director General of Police (DGP) Gaurav Yadav confirmed the recovery of the large quantity of heroin. He said the seizure was made after a well-planned intelligence-based operation.
As per initial investigations, the recovered consignment was smuggled from Pakistan. The DGP said police have already traced backward linkages, which indicate strong cross-border connections behind the smuggling network.
An FIR has been registered at Mamdot police station in Ferozepur. Further investigation into the case is currently underway.
Giving details of the operation, the DGP said, “In an intelligence-led operation, Ferozepur Police busts a cross-border drug smuggling module, apprehends two accused, and recovers 4.013 kg heroin. Preliminary investigation reveals that the recovered consignment was smuggled from #Pakistan. Backward linkages have been established, pointing towards strong cross-border connections behind the operation. An FIR has been registered at PS Mamdot, #Ferozepur. Further investigation is underway. @PunjabPoliceInd remains committed to dismantling narco-networks and ensuring a drug-free, safe and secure #Punjab."
He reiterated that Punjab Police is fully committed to breaking drug supply chains and making the state free from drugs. Efforts to track more people involved in the network are continuing.
Earlier, on January 7, Punjab Police held two Khalistan-linked terrorists who were allegedly planning a targeted killing in Ludhiana. The was stated by DGP Gaurav Yadav.
The arrests were made by the State Special Operation Cell, SAS Nagar, in coordination with Counter Intelligence, Ludhiana. Police also seized a 9 mm pistol and five live cartridges from the accused.
The DGP further stated that the arrested men were in touch with handlers based in the UK and Germany. These handlers are linked to the banned Khalistan Commando Force (KCF) and extremist ideology.
“On their directions, both accused conducted a recce of government and prominent offices in Ludhiana as part of the conspiracy. They were also tasked with gathering information and doing groundwork related to a few identified individuals,” the DGP said in a post on X.
Punjab Police have registered an FIR at the SAS Nagar Police Station in this case as well. Further investigation is in progress.
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