Cross-border illegal arms, drug smuggling module busted in Amritsar
Amritsar police have dismantled a cross-border smuggling network, arresting two individuals involved in trafficking heroin and sophisticated firearms via drones. The investigation is ongoing to identify further connections within the criminal syndicate.
Why it matters
The use of drones for cross-border smuggling of high-grade weaponry poses a significant security challenge for regional law enforcement.
Amritsar police busted a cross-border illegal arms and drug smuggling module with the arrest of two persons and recovery of over 2 kg heroin and six sophisticated pistols along with 12 live cartridges, said Punjab DGP on Wednesday (June 3, 2026).
The article relies on official police statements and provides a straightforward report of the arrests and seizures.
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