In a major success, the Amritsar Rural Police have busted a network of illegal weapons and drug trafficking, arresting 7 suspects and seizing 20 kgs of heroin. The amount of drug is priced at Rs 100 crore in the international black market. Initial investigations have revealed links to a handler based abroad.
The police have also confiscated 14 new pistols from their possession. According to police, the accused were in contact with a foreign handler. They allegedly used to procure illegal weapons through an organised network and then distribute them to criminals. Police are now investigating other members of this network and their connections related to the arms and drug supply.
Amritsar Police registers cases
Cases have been registered in this matter at the Gharinda and Kathunangal police stations. Police are investigating the source of the seized weapons and heroin, as well as the connections of the accused to other smugglers and criminal gangs.
Yuda Nashian Virudh campaign
Punjab Police are cracking down on organised crime, saying they are continuing their campaign to curb illegal arms smuggling, drug trafficking, and organised crime in the state. Based on the investigation, action may be taken against other individuals involved in the network.
An anti-drug campaign named Yudh Nashian Virudh (War against drugs) is currently underway in Punjab. On its 604th day, October 26, the Punjab Police had seized 3.5 kg of heroin, 120 kgs of cannabis, 44 kg of poppy husk, 500 grams of opium and 1,722 intoxicating tablets.
Police had also recovered Rs 13,850 in suspected drug proceeds during the state-wide operations. According to police, the cumulative number of arrests under the Yudh Nashian Virudh campaign had reached 88,285 till Monday.