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Amritsar Rural Police Seize 4kg of Heroin, 22 Firearms in Counter-Narcotics Ops

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Amritsar rural police, in collaboration with the Border Security Force (BSF), have successfully seized 4kg of heroin and 22 firearms in a series of targeted operations against trans-border arms trafficking and drug smuggling networks. The operations have resulted in the arrest of 14 individuals linked to Pakistani and French smugglers, with the majority being from the Tarn Taran district. The seizures and arrests are a significant blow to the organized crime networks operating in the region.

Key Takeaways:

  • 4kg of heroin was seized from Sahibdeep Singh and Sukhbir Singh, linked to Pakistani smuggler Kali, in an operation conducted by the Amritsar rural police's special cell.
  • A weapon smuggling gang operating from Pakistan and France was busted, with four members arrested and four pistols and 10 live cartridges recovered.
  • Nine individuals were arrested while attempting to transport eight pistols, with the kingpin Gopi based in France.
  • The arrested individuals are linked to a Pakistani smuggler named Kali, and the heroin was smuggled via drone.
  • The Amritsar rural police, in collaboration with the BSF, have conducted targeted operations against trans-border arms trafficking and drug smuggling networks.
  • The majority of the arrested individuals are from the Tarn Taran district.

Statistics:

  • 4kg of heroin was seized from Sahibdeep Singh and Sukhbir Singh.
  • 12 illegal weapons were seized from 10 accused individuals involved in trans-border arms trafficking.
  • Four pistols and 10 live cartridges were recovered from the possession of the gang members linked to Pakistan and France.
  • Eight pistols were recovered from the possession of nine individuals attempting to transport them.
  • 14 individuals were arrested in connection with the operations, with the majority being from the Tarn Taran district.

Sources:

  • Amritsar rural police operations
  • Border Security Force (BSF)
  • Hindustan Times publication, "Amritsar rural police seize 4kg of heroin, 12 illegal weapons"

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