Punjab’s fight against narcotics scored a significant victory as Amritsar Counter Intelligence uncovered a major drug trafficking module with ties to Pakistan. Three smugglers were apprehended with 12 kilograms of high-purity heroin near Tarn Taran’s Amritsar-Chabal toll plaza.
DGP Gaurav Yadav shared details via social media, crediting precise intelligence for the timely raid. The contraband’s street value runs into crores, marking it as one of the largest seizures in recent months.
Interrogations point to a Pakistan-based mastermind directing the operations, supplying drugs across the border into Punjab’s vulnerable districts. This revelation amplifies concerns over transnational crime syndicates exploiting the region’s geography.
Police have invoked the stringent NDPS Act, filing charges at Amritsar’s SSOC station. Deeper probes aim to dismantle the full ecosystem, from procurement to peddling.
‘Our commitment to a nasha-mukt Punjab is unwavering,’ asserted the DGP. The force is leveraging technology and human intelligence to stay ahead of evolving smuggling tactics.
This bust comes amid Punjab’s aggressive anti-drug campaign, which has ramped up patrols and surveillance. Experts note that while seizures disrupt supply, addressing demand through rehabilitation is equally vital.
Local communities welcome the action, hoping it curbs the drug influx devastating families. Punjab Police vows to intensify operations, targeting every link in the chain.
