In a successful joint operation, the Border Security Force (BSF) and Punjab Police recovered a packet of suspected heroin weighing 550 grams from farming fields near Daoke village in Amritsar district. The Public Relations Officer (PRO) of BSF announced the seizure on Friday, attributing the success to a coordinated effort based on intelligence inputs.
The operation, which was launched following a tip-off from the BSF Intelligence wing on October 3, resulted in the discovery of a narcotics packet wrapped in yellow adhesive tape, further secured with blue tape. A steel ring and mini torch were also attached to the package, believed to have been dropped by a drone from across the border.
“Reliable intelligence combined with quick action by the BSF and Punjab Police led to yet another successful recovery of a drone-smuggled narcotics consignment,” the PRO stated.
In a separate development, SAS Nagar Police dismantled an international drug syndicate, arresting two individuals, Sukhdeep Singh and Krishan. The raid led to the seizure of 1.5 kilograms of heroin and revealed links to Afghan handlers operating in Delhi, who are connected to global drug cartels.
Sukhdeep Singh, previously involved in a kidnapping case in 2020 and released on bail in May 2024, was one of the arrested individuals. The Punjab Police said this operation dealt a significant blow to international drug trafficking networks and safeguarded the state’s youth.
The BSF emphasized its commitment to curbing the influx of narcotics across the border and announced its ongoing efforts to strengthen surveillance and operational capabilities to dismantle drug trafficking networks in the region.
