Preliminary investigation suggests the accused were linked to foreign-based smugglers who allegedly supplied heroin and illegal firearms for distribution among criminal networks in Punjab and beyond.
Amritsar Commissionerate Police, in a joint operation with a central agency, dismantled an alleged interstate network involved in arms trafficking, narcotics smuggling and hawala transactions. Seven people, including an Afghan national and a juvenile, were apprehended, while police seized sophisticated firearms, over 5 kg of heroin and ₹30.38 lakh.
The joint operation led to the recovery of 2.1 kg of heroin, 21 sophisticated pistols, and ammunition, state Director General of Police (DGP) Gaurav Yadav said here on Thursday.
