Acting on intelligence inputs, the Amritsar Commissionerate Police on Thursday arrested six operatives involved in cross-border heroin and weapons supply. During the operation, authorities recovered 4.03 kg of heroin and two pistols, effectively dismantling a major narcotics and arms network, according to the Director General of Police (DGP) Punjab Police.
In a social media post on X, the DGP revealed that preliminary investigations showed the arrested individuals were in contact with a Pakistan-based handler through social media platforms. They were receiving consignments of heroin and weapons in the Khemkaran and Ferozpur sectors. These consignments were being pushed by Pakistani smugglers using drones for supply in the Amritsar area.
The official post stated:
“In an intelligence-led operation, Amritsar Commissionerate Police dismantled a major narcotics and arms network. Six operatives involved in cross-border heroin and weapons supply were apprehended, and 4.03 kg heroin along with two pistols (one Glock 9mm and one .30 bore pistol) were recovered.
Preliminary investigation revealed the arrested accused were in contact with Pakistan-based handler Shah through social media platforms. They were receiving heroin and weapons consignments in Khemkaran and Ferozepur sectors, being pushed in by Pakistan smugglers through drones for supply in the Amritsar area.”
A First Information Report (FIR) has been registered at the Gate Islamabad Police Station, and further investigations are underway to expose the entire nexus, including both backward and forward linkages of the network.
The DGP emphasized:
“Punjab Police reiterates its commitment to dismantling narco-terror and organised crime networks to safeguard Punjab.”
In a related development the day before, the Punjab Police, acting on a backward linkage, busted a significant hawala network and recovered ₹2.05 crore. This operation was spearheaded by the Kapurthala Police, who arrested an associate involved in funding operations linked to a Ludhiana-based hawala operator.
DGP Punjab Police, Gaurav Yadav, commented:
“Acting swiftly on backward linkages, Kapurthala Police busted a major hawala network, recovering ₹2.05 crore of hawala money. Our police team identified a Ludhiana-based hawala operator and arrested an associate involved in funding operations through hawala.”
He also highlighted ongoing efforts in combating cybercrime, stating:
“Last week, Kapurthala Police unearthed a large-scale online cyber-fraud scam in Phagwara. A case was registered at PS Cyber Crime, Kapurthala, leading to the arrest of 38 accused, along with the seizure of 40 laptops, 67 mobile phones, and ₹10 lakh of suspected hawala money linked to the scam.”
DGP Yadav added:
“Further investigation is underway to expose and neutralise the entire nexus. Punjab Police remains resolute in dismantling organised financial crime networks, curbing cyber fraud, and safeguarding citizens’ hard-earned money.”
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