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Punjab Armed Gang: The Punjab Police succeeded in busting a Pakistan-linked arms and drug network after arresting five people, recovering six pistols and more than 1 kg of heroin. Acting on intelligence inputs, a team of the Amritsar Commissionerate unearthed the racket. Six sophisticated pistols, five of .30 bore and one Glock 9mm, along with 1 kg 10 grams of heroin, were seized from their procession.

What Was The Modus Operandi?

After initial investigations, police explained their modus operandi. They said the accused were in touch with handlers based in Pakistan through social media and drones, helping coordinate the smuggling and delivery of illegal weapons and drugs into Punjab.

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In a post on X, the official account of the Director General of Police shared, "Acting on intelligence inputs, #Amritsar Commissionerate Police dismantles a #Pakistan-linked arms and narco network and apprehends five persons and recover six sophisticated pistols (five .30 bore & one Glock 9mm) along with 1 Kg 10 gm Heroin."

"Preliminary investigation reveals, the arrested accused are in contact with #Pak-based handlers through social media and drones and coordinate the movement and delivery of illegal weapons and narcotics in #Punjab," it read.

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"FIRs under the Arms Act and NDPS Act stand registered at PS Cheharta and PS Cantonment. Further investigation continues to identify handlers and dismantle the entire network. @PunjabPoliceInd stays committed to disrupting cross-border smuggling and ensuring public safety," the post stated.

FIRs under the Arms Act and the NDPS Act have been registered at Cheharta and Cantonment police stations.

The police stated that the investigation is ongoing to identify additional handlers and dismantle the entire network, emphasising that they remain committed to stopping cross-border smuggling and ensuring public safety.

(With ANI Inputs)

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