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Narcotics and Counterfeit Currency Seized at Amritsar Border, Punjab Police Report
✍️ Amar Ujala · Amritsar
🗓 01 Sep 2026, 07:37 PM
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Punjab police seized a significant quantity of illegal drugs and counterfeit money during a raid at the Amritsar border, officials said.
Punjab police announced that a joint operation at the Amritsar border resulted in the confiscation of narcotics and counterfeit currency. The seizure took place during a routine inspection of vehicles and cargo moving across the border, according to a statement from the district police headquarters.
Authorities did not disclose the exact weight of the drugs or the face value of the fake notes, describing the haul as "substantial" and indicative of a larger smuggling network. The operation is part of a broader effort by state law‑enforcement agencies to curb the flow of illegal substances and forged money into the state.
Police officials said the seized items will be handed over to the forensic lab for verification, and further investigations are underway to trace the source and intended distribution channels. No arrests were reported at the time of the seizure, but the police indicated that additional actions may follow based on the ongoing inquiry.
Authorities did not disclose the exact weight of the drugs or the face value of the fake notes, describing the haul as "substantial" and indicative of a larger smuggling network. The operation is part of a broader effort by state law‑enforcement agencies to curb the flow of illegal substances and forged money into the state.
Police officials said the seized items will be handed over to the forensic lab for verification, and further investigations are underway to trace the source and intended distribution channels. No arrests were reported at the time of the seizure, but the police indicated that additional actions may follow based on the ongoing inquiry.