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Crime
Amritsar Police Seize 15 Pistols, 5 Kg Heroin in Drug‑Arms Raid, Arrest Two Suspects
✍️ Amar Ujala · Punjab
🗓 07 Sep 2026, 01:18 PM
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Amritsar district rural police busted a cross‑border drug and weapons network, confiscating 15 pistols and five kilograms of heroin and taking two alleged smugglers into custody.
Amritsar district rural police carried out a coordinated raid against a suspected cross‑border narcotics and arms smuggling network. The operation, conducted in the outskirts of the city, resulted in the seizure of a substantial cache of illegal items.
The police recovered fifteen pistols along with five kilograms of heroin, both of which are slated for forensic examination and legal proceedings. The haul underscores the scale of the illicit trade operating in the region.
During the raid, two individuals identified as key operatives of the network were apprehended and are now in police custody. Investigators are continuing to trace the supply chain and assess any further links to organized crime groups.
Authorities have indicated that the operation is part of an ongoing effort to curb the flow of contraband across the border, aiming to protect public safety and disrupt criminal enterprises in Punjab.
The police recovered fifteen pistols along with five kilograms of heroin, both of which are slated for forensic examination and legal proceedings. The haul underscores the scale of the illicit trade operating in the region.
During the raid, two individuals identified as key operatives of the network were apprehended and are now in police custody. Investigators are continuing to trace the supply chain and assess any further links to organized crime groups.
Authorities have indicated that the operation is part of an ongoing effort to curb the flow of contraband across the border, aiming to protect public safety and disrupt criminal enterprises in Punjab.