AMRITSAR, Jan 16 :
Border Security Force (BSF) troopers recovered 8.56 kg of heroin having market value of over Rs 56 crore from Ballarhwal village in Punjab’s Amritsar district on Thursday.
A BSF spokesperson said it is one of the largest drone-dropped heroin consignments in a single sortie,
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Acting on specific intelligence regarding increasing drone activities in the area, BSF troopers laid an ambush and successfully recovered a large packet containing 15 smaller packets of heroin
The spokesperson said the recovery is significant, with the consignment’s market value being more than Rs 56 crore.
“Despite foggy and inclement weather, BSF troops remain steadfast on the ground. Through active coordination and vigilance, they continue to foil cross-border smuggling attempts aimed at pushing drugs into India,” said the spokesperson. (UNI)
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