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Crime
Police and BSF Seize 20+ Kg Heroin, Opium and Ice in Amritsar Border Raid
✍️ Amar Ujala · Punjab
🗓 12 Nov 2026, 10:17 AM
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In a joint operation, Punjab police and the Border Security Force seized more than 20 kilograms of heroin, opium and ice, along with a cache of weapons, in the border areas of Amritsar.
Punjab police and the Border Security Force conducted separate operations in the border areas of Amritsar, seizing a large quantity of narcotics and illegal arms. According to officials, more than 20 kilograms of heroin, opium and ice were recovered, along with a shipment of weapons. The seizure was carried out in coordination with intelligence units that had tracked the trafficking route. The seized drugs are believed to have been destined for distribution within the state and beyond.
The operation underscores the ongoing efforts to curb drug and arms smuggling across the Punjab border. Authorities have stated that they will continue to monitor the area closely and dismantle any further trafficking networks.
No injuries were reported during the raid, and the seized items are being processed for further investigation. Police have urged the public to report any suspicious activity related to drug trafficking.
The operation underscores the ongoing efforts to curb drug and arms smuggling across the Punjab border. Authorities have stated that they will continue to monitor the area closely and dismantle any further trafficking networks.
No injuries were reported during the raid, and the seized items are being processed for further investigation. Police have urged the public to report any suspicious activity related to drug trafficking.