Punjab Authorities Dismantle Cross-Border Drug Smuggling Operation, Seize 3.5 kg Heroin
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Synopsis
Punjab's Counter Intelligence has successfully disrupted a cross-border drug smuggling racket, arresting Sukhdev Singh and seizing 3.5 kg of heroin. The operation highlights ongoing efforts against narcotics trafficking led by Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann.
Key Takeaways
- Successful operation against drug smuggling in Punjab.
- 3.5 kg heroin seized from arrested individual.
- Suspect linked to Pakistan-based smuggler using drones.
- Further investigations ongoing to uncover drug networks.
- Legal actions initiated under NDPS Act.
Chandigarh, April 1 (NationPress) In the relentless battle against narcotics initiated by Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, the Counter Intelligence (CI) unit of Ferozepur has successfully dismantled a cross-border drug smuggling operation following the apprehension of a drug dealer and the seizure of 3.5 kg heroin, as reported by Director General of Police Gaurav Yadav on Tuesday.
The individual taken into custody has been recognized as Sukhdev Singh, also known as Sukhi, hailing from Mohan Ke Uttar village in the Ferozepur district.
In addition to the heroin, authorities have confiscated his motorcycle, which he was using at the time.
According to DGP Yadav, initial investigations indicated that the suspect was in direct communication with a smuggler based in Pakistan, who was utilizing drones to transport drug shipments across the border.
Ongoing inquiries are being conducted regarding this case, he added.
Outlining the operation, Assistant Inspector General of Counter Intelligence, Gursewak Singh Brar, mentioned that based on credible intelligence concerning Sukhdev Sukhi's involvement in smuggling, police units from CI Ferozepur executed an intelligence-driven operation in the vicinity of Lakho Ke Behram village in Ferozepur and captured him along with seven packets of heroin, each weighing 500 grams, stored in a plastic bag.
He noted that the suspect was on his way to deliver the drug shipment when he was intercepted by the police.
Authorities are working diligently to expose the entire network of suppliers, dealers, and customers, in addition to identifying the recipient of the drug shipment meant for Sukhdev Sukhi, with expectations of further confiscations and arrests in the near future.
A case dated March 31 has been lodged under Section 21-C of the NDPS Act at the Police Station State Special Operation Cell (SSOC) in Fazilka. The accused is set to be presented in court to secure police remand for continued investigation, he stated.
