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Punjab Police Busts Cross-Border Heroin Smuggling Ring in Faridkot, Seizes 47kg Heroin
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News18•20-09-2026, 12:15
Punjab Police Busts Cross-Border Heroin Smuggling Ring in Faridkot, Seizes 47kg Heroin
- •Punjab Police recovered over 47 kg of heroin, along with arms and ammunition, from four individuals in Faridkot.
- •The operation on Sunday unearthed a significant cross-border heroin smuggling network.
- •DGP Gaurav Yadav announced the breakthrough, detailing the seizure of 47.3 kg heroin, 3 pistols, 3 magazines, 15 cartridges, and 2 vehicles.
- •Investigation revealed the accused are linked to a network involved in smuggling heroin and illegal arms into Punjab.
- •A case has been registered at Police Station Sadiq in Faridkot, with further investigation underway to uncover wider network linkages.
Key Questions Answered
Punjab Police recovered over 47 kg of heroin, specifically 47.3 kg, along with 3 pistols, 3 magazines, 15 cartridges, and 2 vehicles.
Four operatives linked to the cross-border smuggling network were apprehended by the Faridkot Police during the operation.
A formal case regarding the cross-border narcotics and arms network has been registered at Police Station Sadiq in Faridkot.
