Punjab Police Seize 6.887 kg of Heroin, Arrest Two in Separate Incidents
The Punjab Police have made significant progress in the fight against narcotics, with a total of 6.887 kg of heroin seized and two individuals arrested in three separate incidents. The arrests were made in Tarn Taran and Ferozepur districts, with one of the accused being linked to an international drug syndicate. The seizures and arrests are a testament to the dedication and expertise of the Punjab Police in tackling the complex issue of narco-trafficking.
Key Takeaways:
- 6.887 kg of heroin was seized in three separate incidents in Punjab on Thursday, marking a significant blow to the narco-trafficking network.
- Two individuals, Amarjot Singh alias Jota and Sukhdev Singh alias Babbi, were arrested in connection with the seizures.
- Amarjot Singh was found to be in touch with foreign-based handlers and was part of an international drug syndicate, according to the Punjab DGP Gaurav Yadav.
- A total of 1.887 kg of heroin was seized by Ferozepur police in two separate incidents, with one incident involving the recovery of 1.446 kg of heroin from Sukhdev Singh alias Babbi.
- The BSF alerted the Sadar police station about a suspicious package near the Jagdish border outpost, leading to the recovery of 441 grams of heroin.
- Cases have been registered against unknown individuals under the NDPS Act in all three incidents, with further investigation underway.
Statistics:
- 6.887 kg of heroin was seized in total, marking a significant seizure in recent times.
- 5 kg of heroin was recovered from Amarjot Singh alias Jota's possession.
- 1.887 kg of heroin was seized by Ferozepur police in two separate incidents.
- 1.446 kg of heroin was recovered from Sukhdev Singh alias Babbi.
- 441 grams of heroin was recovered from a suspicious package near the Jagdish border outpost.
- Two individuals have been arrested in connection with the seizures.
Sources:
- HT Digital Content Services, with permission from Hindustan Times.
- Punjab Police press release, dated Thursday.