Kapurthala Police Seize 16.8 Kg Heroin in Major Narcotics Bust; 4 Arrested

PHAGWARA, April 7, 2026 — In a major breakthrough against cross-border drug trafficking, the Kapurthala Police successfully dismantled a high-level narcotics smuggling module, recovering 16.8 kilograms of heroin and apprehending four suspects in the Phagwara region.

The operation was executed following a swift intelligence-sharing maneuver initiated by the Amritsar Rural Police, highlighting a coordinated effort within the Punjab Police departments to intercept high-value contraband.Preliminary investigations into the seizure indicate that the substantial drug consignment was sourced directly from the international border areas.

According to police officials, the narcotics were destined for delivery in **Chandigarh**. The module appears to be part of a sophisticated transnational syndicate, with forensic and intelligence trails pointing toward handlers based in **Pakistan and Dubai** who are allegedly orchestrating the trafficking network’s logistics and distribution.

Following the recovery, an FIR has been registered under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act at the Sadar Police Station in Phagwara. While four individuals are currently in custody, authorities emphasized that the investigation is far from over.

Law enforcement agencies are working to map the entire network’s backward and forward linkages, with more arrests expected as they aim to dismantle the financial and operational infrastructure of the syndicate.

This successful operation reinforces the Punjab Police’s ongoing commitment to purging the state of illegal substances and breaking international drug supply chains.