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In a major breakthrough, Amritsar Rural Police, in a joint operation with a Central Agency, has busted multiple illegal arms and drug trafficking networks in Punjab, apprehending seven accused and recovering an RPG, illegal firearms, ammunition and large quantities of narcotics.
According to the Punjab Director General of Police (DGP) on X, the operation led to the recovery of one RPG (22 NETTO), two illegal pistols, 106 live cartridges, 7.904 kg of heroin, 5.152 kg of opium and 2.344 kg of ICE (methamphetamine). The police also recovered one drone, one GPS tracker and five mobile phones during the operation. https://x.com/DGPPunjabPolice/status/2120095803750674613 Sharing details of the operation, the Punjab DGP said, "In a major breakthrough, Amritsar Rural Police, in a joint operation with a Central Agency, busts multiple illegal arms and drug trafficking networks, apprehends seven accused and recovers one RPG (22 NETTO), two illegal pistols, 106 live cartridges, 7.904 kg heroin, 5.152 kg opium, 2.344 kg ICE (methamphetamine), one drone, one GPS tracker and five mobile phones." Preliminary investigation has revealed that the accused were allegedly in contact with foreign-based handlers who facilitated the supply of illegal weapons and narcotics for further distribution among criminal elements. The DGP further stated that separate FIRs have been registered at Police Stations Gharinda, Lopoke and Bhindi Saida in Amritsar. "Further investigation is underway to establish backwards and forward linkages and identify other individuals involved in the network," the DGP said. "@PunjabPoliceIndremains committed to dismantling illegal arms and drug trafficking networks and ensuring a safer, drug-free Punjab," it added. Further investigation is underway. (ANI)
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