Punjab Police arrest two with 5 kg heroin in Amritsar
The Counter Intelligence wing dismantled a narcotics smuggling network and recovered heroin, according to the state Director General of Police.
The Punjab Police's Counter Intelligence wing in Amritsar arrested two individuals and seized 5 kg of heroin on Sunday, according to India Today.
The state Director General of Police (DGP) stated that preliminary investigations indicate the accused were obtaining heroin consignments from unidentified associates to supply various parties throughout Punjab.
An FIR has been filed at the State Special Operations Cell (SSOC) police station in Amritsar. Authorities are currently investigating the network's linkages to identify other participants and dismantle the wider operation.
The DGP said the police are committed to targeting organised narcotics networks to help build a drug-free Punjab.
The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) described the operation as a major crackdown on drug smuggling under the Bhagwant Mann-led government. The party stated on X that action against such networks will continue.