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Crime
Two Youths Arrested in Jalandhar with 717 Grams of Opium
✍️ Amar Ujala · Jalandhar
🗓 23 Aug 2026, 07:38 PM
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Police in Jalandhar detained two young men after seizing 717 grams of opium from them.
Police officials in Jalandhar, Punjab, have taken into custody two young men after uncovering a substantial quantity of narcotics. The operation resulted in the seizure of 717 grams of opium, a significant amount that points to a serious drug‑trafficking concern.
According to the local police, the suspects were apprehended during a routine check in the city. The recovered opium was handed over to the forensic laboratory for further analysis and verification.
Authorities emphasized that the arrest is part of an ongoing crackdown on drug networks operating in the region. The two individuals are expected to appear before the court for further legal proceedings, where they will face charges related to possession and possible trafficking of narcotics.
The incident underscores the challenges faced by law‑enforcement agencies in curbing the flow of illegal substances in Punjab, and reinforces the state's commitment to stringent anti‑drug measures.
According to the local police, the suspects were apprehended during a routine check in the city. The recovered opium was handed over to the forensic laboratory for further analysis and verification.
Authorities emphasized that the arrest is part of an ongoing crackdown on drug networks operating in the region. The two individuals are expected to appear before the court for further legal proceedings, where they will face charges related to possession and possible trafficking of narcotics.
The incident underscores the challenges faced by law‑enforcement agencies in curbing the flow of illegal substances in Punjab, and reinforces the state's commitment to stringent anti‑drug measures.