Punjab Police Bust Cross-Border Smuggling Ring: Massive Haul of Heroin and Seven Pistols Seized in Fazilka

FAZILKA, February 25, 2026 — In a major breakthrough against trans-border crime, the State Special Operations Cell (SSOC), Fazilka, successfully dismantled an international drug and arms smuggling cartel following a high-stakes intelligence-led operation.

Acting on a specific tip-off, security forces apprehended one individual and recovered a significant cache of contraband, including 2.102 kg of heroin and seven pistols—consisting of one premium Glock 9mm, four .30 bore pistols, and two additional 9mm pistols—along with 10 live cartridges.

Preliminary investigations indicate that this lethal consignment was sourced directly from Pakistan-based smugglers with the intent to facilitate criminal activities across the state.A formal FIR has been registered at the SSOC Police Station in Fazilka as authorities launch an intensive probe to identify the broader network of operatives involved in this syndicate.

Investigators are currently working to unravel both the backward links to the foreign suppliers and the forward distribution channels within India.

This successful operation underscores the unwavering commitment of the Punjab Police to secure the border region and eliminate the infrastructure of cross-border smuggling networks to ensure public safety.