Punjab Police Uncover Major Drug and Arms Smuggling Operation in Batala
Drugs, arms smuggling ring busted, 3 caught with 6.5kg heroin, pistol in Punjab’s Batala
Hindustan Times
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Punjab Police have arrested three individuals, including a juvenile, in Batala for their involvement in a cross-border drug and arms smuggling operation. The police seized 6.5 kg of heroin, a pistol, and ₹1 lakh in suspected drug money, highlighting a significant nexus between extortion and drug trafficking.
- 01Three individuals, including a juvenile, were arrested in Batala, Punjab.
- 02Police seized 6.5 kg of heroin, a .30-calibre pistol, and ₹1 lakh in cash.
- 03The arrests followed the interrogation of two suspects linked to an extortion case.
- 04Authorities revealed a connection between drug trafficking and illegal arms networks.
- 05Further investigations are ongoing to dismantle the entire smuggling network.
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Punjab Police have successfully dismantled a cross-border drug and illegal arms smuggling operation in Batala, Punjab, arresting three individuals, including a juvenile. The operation led to the seizure of 6.5 kg of heroin, a .30-calibre pistol with six live cartridges, and ₹1 lakh (approximately $1,200 USD) in suspected drug money. The arrests were made following the interrogation of two suspects linked to an extortion-related incident that occurred on March 30. Police officials, including Director General of Police (DGP) Gaurav Yadav, indicated that the operation reveals a strong nexus between extortion, drug trafficking, and illegal arms networks. Investigations have shown that the arrested individuals were acting on instructions from a handler based abroad. Authorities are continuing to probe the case to dismantle the entire smuggling network, with further arrests expected as the investigation unfolds.
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This operation highlights the ongoing issues of drug trafficking and illegal arms in Punjab, raising concerns about public safety and crime in the region.
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