Acting on intelligence input, the Amritsar Commissionerate Police on Thursday arrested six operatives involved in the cross-border supply of heroin and weapons. During the operation, the police recovered 4.03 kg of heroin and two pistols, dismantling a major narcotics and arms network, as confirmed by the Director General of Punjab Police (DGP), Gaurav Yadav.
In a social media post on X, DGP Yadav revealed that preliminary investigations showed the arrested individuals were in contact with a Pakistan-based handler through social media platforms. They were reportedly receiving consignments of heroin and weapons in the Khemkaran and Ferozepur sectors. These consignments were being smuggled into India via drones operated by Pakistani smugglers for supply within the Amritsar area.
The DGP’s post read:
“In an intelligence-led operation, Amritsar Commissionerate Police dismantles a major narcotics & arms network. Apprehends six operatives involved in cross-border heroin & weapons supply and recovers 4.03 kg heroin & 2 pistols (1 Glock 9mm, 1 Pistol .30 bore). Preliminary investigation revealed the arrested accused were in contact with Pakistan-based handler Shah through social media platforms. They were receiving heroin & weapons consignments in Khemkaran and Ferozepur sectors, being pushed in by Pakistan smugglers through drones for supply in Amritsar area.”
A First Information Report (FIR) has been registered at the Gate Islamabad Police Station, and further investigations are underway to uncover the full extent of the network, including both backward and forward linkages.
The post further stated:
“Punjab Police reiterates its commitment to dismantling narco-terror and organised crime networks to safeguard Punjab.”
Separately, acting on a backward linkage, the Punjab Police also busted a significant hawala network and recovered Rs 2.05 crore, according to DGP Gaurav Yadav. This operation was led by the Kapurthala Police, who arrested an associate involved in funding operations linked to a Ludhiana-based hawala operator.
DGP Yadav said:
“Acting swiftly on backward linkages, Kapurthala Police busts a major hawala network, recovering Rs 2.05 crore of hawala money. The police team zeroed in on one Ludhiana-based hawala operator and arrested one associate who was involved in funding operations through hawala.”
He also highlighted recent achievements by the Kapurthala Police, adding:
“Last week, Kapurthala Police unearthed a large-scale online cyber-fraud scam in Phagwara. A case was registered at PS Cyber Crime, Kapurthala, resulting in the arrest of 38 accused along with the seizure of 40 laptops, 67 mobile phones, and Rs 10 lakh of suspected hawala money linked to the scam.”
DGP Yadav concluded,
“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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