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Crime
Over 10 kg of Heroin Seized in Firozpur After Drone Drop from Pakistan
✍️ Amar Ujala · Punjab
🗓 18 Oct 2026, 12:31 PM
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Punjab police recovered more than 10 kilograms of heroin from fields in Firozpur, allegedly delivered by a drone from Pakistan, after acting on a secret tip.
Punjab police announced the seizure of over 10 kilograms of heroin from agricultural fields in the border town of Firozpur. The drugs were recovered following a covert intelligence lead that prompted a swift operation in the area.
The haul is believed to have been air‑dropped by an unmanned drone from across the border, with officials suggesting the source was Pakistan. Such a delivery method is unusual for the region and points to a sophisticated trafficking network.
Authorities have not disclosed the identities of the suspects involved, but the scale of the seizure has sparked considerable alarm among local communities and law‑enforcement agencies. The incident underscores the growing challenge of cross‑border drug smuggling in Punjab's border districts.
The haul is believed to have been air‑dropped by an unmanned drone from across the border, with officials suggesting the source was Pakistan. Such a delivery method is unusual for the region and points to a sophisticated trafficking network.
Authorities have not disclosed the identities of the suspects involved, but the scale of the seizure has sparked considerable alarm among local communities and law‑enforcement agencies. The incident underscores the growing challenge of cross‑border drug smuggling in Punjab's border districts.