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Crime
Punjab Police Seize 8.4 Kg Heroin from Border, Tracker Device Found
✍️ Amar Ujala · Punjab
🗓 09 Nov 2026, 11:01 AM
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Punjab rural police recovered 8.409 kg of heroin in two separate operations, also discovering a tracking device used by smugglers.
In a coordinated effort, Punjab rural police seized a total of 8.409 kilograms of heroin during two separate operations near the border region. The drugs were intercepted while attempting to cross into India from an adjacent country.
The haul, which exceeded eight kilograms, was found in containers that had been concealed within legitimate cargo shipments. Alongside the narcotics, investigators uncovered a tracking device that is believed to have been used by the smugglers to monitor the movement of the cargo.
Police officials say the device will aid in tracing the smuggling network and identifying other potential shipments. The operation is part of a broader crackdown on drug trafficking in the state.
The seized heroin is currently under forensic examination, and authorities have announced that they will pursue legal action against those involved in the smuggling ring.
The haul, which exceeded eight kilograms, was found in containers that had been concealed within legitimate cargo shipments. Alongside the narcotics, investigators uncovered a tracking device that is believed to have been used by the smugglers to monitor the movement of the cargo.
Police officials say the device will aid in tracing the smuggling network and identifying other potential shipments. The operation is part of a broader crackdown on drug trafficking in the state.
The seized heroin is currently under forensic examination, and authorities have announced that they will pursue legal action against those involved in the smuggling ring.