Over 47 Kg Heroin Recovered In Faridkot: Punjab Police

CHANDIGARH : Punjab Police recovered over 47 kg heroin and also arms and ammunition from four people as it unearthed a cross-border heroin smuggling network in Faridkot on Sunday.

“In a major breakthrough, @FaridkotPolice busts a cross-border heroin smuggling network, apprehends 4 operatives and recovers 47.3 kg heroin, 3 pistols, 3 magazines, 15 cartridges and 2 vehicles,” Director General of Police Gaurav Yadav said in a post on X.

Investigation revealed that the accused are linked to a network involved in cross-border smuggling of heroin and illegal arms into Punjab, he said.

Further investigation is underway to uncover the wider network and establish its forward and backward linkages, the DGP said. (PTI)