Amritsar Counter Intelligence Busts Trans-Border Drug Racket; 9 Kg Heroin Seized

AMRITSAR, March 9, 2026 — In a major blow to international drug trafficking networks, the Counter Intelligence unit of Amritsar has apprehended a high-level smuggler and recovered 9 kilograms of heroin.

Preliminary investigations indicate that the accused was operating in direct coordination with Pakistan-based smugglers and was following instructions from handlers across the border to distribute the narcotics across various districts in Punjab.

This successful operation highlights the ongoing challenges of trans-border smuggling and the vigilance required to secure the frontier against narco-terrorism.Following the recovery, a formal FIR has been registered at the Police Station State Special Operation Cell (SSOC), Amritsar, under the relevant sections of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act.

The Punjab Police are currently conducting an in-depth investigation to trace both the forward and backward linkages of this extensive network, with officials suggesting that more arrests are imminent as they work to dismantle the entire supply chain.

This breakthrough reaffirms the unwavering commitment of the Punjab Police to eliminating the drug menace and ensuring a safe, drug-free environment for the citizens of the state.