In a major breakthrough, the Punjab Police have busted a cross-border arms and narcotics smuggling network. The network has been busted in Amritsar with the arrest of five people and recovery of 1.5 kg of heroin and 12 pistols on Thursday, news agency PTI reported, citing police officers.

Director General of Police (DGP) Gaurav Yadav, in a post on social media platform X, stated, “Preliminary investigation revealed that out of five accused, Joban Singh and Jashanpreet Singh were in direct touch with Pakistan-based smugglers. It has also been informed that both of them communicated with Pakistan-based smugglers via social media to receive and deliver arms and narcotics consignments. He added that 12 pistols and 1.50 kg of heroin were recovered from their possession. The pushed-in consignments are meant to fuel inter-gang rivalries in Punjab."