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Crime
Punjab Police seize 12 kg heroin, five pistols and arrest 124 drug suspects in Amritsar
✍️ Amar Ujala · Amritsar
🗓 12 Sep 2026, 10:48 PM
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In a major anti‑drug operation in Amritsar, authorities arrested 124 alleged drug users and recovered 12 kg of heroin along with five pistols.
Police in Amritsar, Punjab, conducted a large‑scale anti‑drug raid that resulted in the arrest of 124 individuals suspected of drug use. The operation also led to the seizure of a substantial quantity of narcotics and firearms.
Investigators recovered approximately 12 kilograms of heroin, a potent opioid that is frequently trafficked across the region. In addition to the drug haul, five pistols were confiscated, raising concerns about the potential link between drug abuse and illegal weapons.
Law enforcement officials indicated that the bust reflects ongoing efforts to curb drug trafficking and related criminal activity in the state. They emphasized that continued vigilance and coordinated action are essential to prevent the spread of narcotics and associated violence.
The arrests and seizures are expected to be forwarded to the judicial system for further processing, with the aim of delivering a strong deterrent message to drug networks operating in the area.
Investigators recovered approximately 12 kilograms of heroin, a potent opioid that is frequently trafficked across the region. In addition to the drug haul, five pistols were confiscated, raising concerns about the potential link between drug abuse and illegal weapons.
Law enforcement officials indicated that the bust reflects ongoing efforts to curb drug trafficking and related criminal activity in the state. They emphasized that continued vigilance and coordinated action are essential to prevent the spread of narcotics and associated violence.
The arrests and seizures are expected to be forwarded to the judicial system for further processing, with the aim of delivering a strong deterrent message to drug networks operating in the area.