Jammu and Kashmir: Arms & drugs seized in cross-border smuggling case; 4 held
J&K Police arrested four individuals in connection with a cross-border smuggling ring involving drones, drugs, and weapons. The investigation revealed links to Pakistan-based handlers.
Why it matters
It highlights ongoing security challenges and the use of modern technology like drones for illegal cross-border activities in sensitive regions.
JAMMU: J&K Police have arrested four suspects, including one from Punjab, in connection with the alleged cross-border smuggling of drugs and arms via drones in the border village of Arnia in Jammu district. An Italy-made Beretta pistol, two magazines, four live rounds, and over 1kg of narcotics were seized during subsequent searches, police said Tuesday.On Oct 3, cops manning a checkpoint at Arnia’s Tamala Bridge stopped two men moving on a bike around 10.45pm. One of the men, Rahul Kumar, was found carrying 264g of suspected heroin, a Beretta pistol, two magazines and four live rounds. Another 276g of suspected heroin was seized from the second man, Ajay Kumar Talhar.
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