In a massive blow to drug suppliers, Punjab police on Monday arrested three drug smugglers from Fazilka district and also recovered a massive amount of drugs from them. While providing details, Punjab's Director General Police (DGP) stated that the police also seized a vehicle used for transportation, adding that Punjab police will continue its operation against the drug suppliers in the state. The DGP further stated that an FIR has been lodged into the case under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act and an investigation is underway to find more leads into the case.
"Big Blow to Pharma Opioid Supply Network...In a major breakthrough, Fazilka Police apprehends 3 drug smugglers and recovers 60,000 Tramadol (100mg) tablets -- a major haul of intoxicating pharmaceutical substances. A vehicle used for transportation has also been seized," Punjab DGP stated in a post on X.
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"An FIR under the NDPS Act has been registered at PS City Jalalabad. Further investigations are underway to trace backward and forward linkages to dismantle the pharma drug syndicate. Punjab Police Ind remains steadfast in its fight against organised crime and drug trafficking," he added in his post.
In a similar action on May 7, the counterintelligence unit of Ferozepur conducted two major operations under the 'War against Drugs' campaign in Punjab. The police stated that they had dismantled a cross-border smuggling network and also arrested three smugglers. The police also recovered 5.465 kg of heroin (5 kg and 0.465 kg) and two Chinese-made 7.62mm pistols, along with four magazines and one pistol barrel.
The police stated that the preliminary probe suggests that the consignment originated from Pakistan-based smugglers. The police further stated that FIRs have already been registered under the NDPS and Arms Acts, adding that investigation is ongoing to expose the linkages.