CHANDIGARH, Apr 18: Punjab Police on Saturday claimed to have busted a cross-border drug smuggling module in Amritsar with the arrest of two persons and recovery of 64.62 kg of heroin from their possession.
Director General of Police Gaurav Yadav said the Punjab government’s anti-drug drive ‘Yudh Nashian Virudh’ achieved major success with the recovery of 64.62 kg of heroin.
The Counter-Intelligence wing of the Punjab Police and the State Special Operations Cell in Amritsar were involved in the operation.
The accused have been identified as Sarwan Singh alias Gujjar and Shamsher Singh alias Shera, both residents of Amritsar.
Preliminary investigation revealed the accused’s links with Portugal-based handlers and Pakistan-based smugglers, Yadav said.
An FIR has been registered at Police Station SSOC in Amritsar. Further investigation is underway, Yadav said. (Agencies)
