Overview
- Anti-Narcotics Task Force and BSF teams arrested Jagjit Singh alias Rana, Manpreet Singh alias Preet and Roshan Singh in Amritsar and recovered 24.5 kg heroin, about ₹21 lakh, a multi‑copter drone and two cars.
- Forensic examination of the drone’s technical data led investigators to a further 12.4 kg heroin stash, consolidating the total haul from the operation.
- Police cite preliminary links to Pakistan-based handlers, and officials say one accused recently bought properties using suspected drug proceeds.
- Cases were registered under the NDPS Act and sections of the Aircraft Act at the ANTF police station in SAS Nagar, with authorities indicating more arrests are expected.
- Separate actions recovered 6.5 kg heroin near Fazilka after BSF fire stopped a border breach, over 5 kg in Ferozepur in three cases, and 5 kg in a CI-Amritsar case tied to a Pakistan-based smuggler and a foreign handler.