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Cross-border drug cartels busted; 5 arrested with 7kg heroin in Amritsar
Punjab Police busted two linked cross-border narcotics smuggling networks in Amritsar, arresting five men and recovering 7 kg of heroin. The operation involved a Pakistan-based smuggler using drones and a distributed local network, with subsequent seizures as investigations continued.
Why It Matters
The case highlights transnational drug trafficking and drone-assisted smuggling, underscoring ongoing security challenges in cross-border illicit networks.
Timeline
7 Events
Pakistan-based smuggler tied to drone-based consignments; cross-border network
April 22, 2026
The DGP said preliminary investigation found the accused were in contact with a Pakistan-based smuggler who sent consignments via drones and coordinated distribution across Punjab through local handlers.
Two NDPS Act cases registered at Chheharta and Cantonment police stations
April 22, 2026
Two cases have been registered against the accused under Section 21-C of the NDPS Act at the Chheharta police station and the Cantonment police station.
Deepak Singh: criminal past; NDPS case registered in Khanna
April 22, 2026
Deepak Singh has a prior criminal record and a case under the NDPS Act has been registered against him in Khanna.
Prince Singh arrested; 2 kg heroin recovered
April 21, 2026
Following disclosures by the earlier suspects, Prince Singh of Kohala village was apprehended; authorities recovered 2 kg of heroin from his possession.
Three more accused arrested; 1.01 kg heroin recovered
April 21, 2026
As part of the ongoing investigation into the common Pakistan-based handler, police arrested Rajinder Singh alias Ghuddu, Randeep Singh alias Dil, and Gurpreet Singh, with 1.01 kg of heroin recovered.
Interrogation leads to recovery of 2.6 kg heroin
April 21, 2026
During interrogation, an additional 2.6 kg of heroin was recovered as investigators pursued the network linked to the Pakistan-based handler.
Deepak Singh alias Deepu arrested; 1.3 kg heroin recovered
April 21, 2026
In a targeted operation based on reliable input, Deepak Singh alias Deepu, a resident of Harkrishan Nagar in Chheharta, Amritsar district, was arrested. Police recovered 1.3 kg of heroin from his possession.