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Crime
Jalandhar Police Seize 60g Heroin, Cash and Weapons in Major Drug Bust
✍️ Amar Ujala · Jalandhar
🗓 18 Aug 2026, 11:48 PM
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Punjab police in Jalandhar recovered 60 grams of heroin, drug‑related cash and illegal arms, and detained a suspect in a coordinated raid.
Jalandhar police launched a large‑scale operation targeting narcotics and related contraband. The raid, conducted in the city of Jalandhar, Punjab, resulted in the seizure of 60 grams of heroin, a sum of cash believed to be linked to drug transactions, and several illegal firearms.
The recovered heroin and weapons are being forwarded to forensic labs for verification, while the cash is being examined for its source and connections to the drug network. Authorities have confirmed that the haul represents a significant disruption to local drug trafficking activities.
During the same operation, police arrested a suspect believed to be involved in the possession and distribution of the seized items. The detainee is currently being interrogated, and further investigations are underway to identify any additional accomplices or larger syndicates.
Law enforcement officials emphasized that the crackdown is part of an ongoing effort to curb drug abuse and illegal arms in the region, and they have urged the public to cooperate with any related inquiries.
The recovered heroin and weapons are being forwarded to forensic labs for verification, while the cash is being examined for its source and connections to the drug network. Authorities have confirmed that the haul represents a significant disruption to local drug trafficking activities.
During the same operation, police arrested a suspect believed to be involved in the possession and distribution of the seized items. The detainee is currently being interrogated, and further investigations are underway to identify any additional accomplices or larger syndicates.
Law enforcement officials emphasized that the crackdown is part of an ongoing effort to curb drug abuse and illegal arms in the region, and they have urged the public to cooperate with any related inquiries.