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Punjab Police Bust Cross-Border Drug Cell as Statewide Raids Net 84 Suspects

The ring relied on WhatsApp coordination with foreign handlers using drone drops.

The police teams have continued its cordon and search operation (CASO) against drugs on Day 283, and conducted raids at 346 locations on Tuesday leading to the arrest of 95 drug smugglers after registration of 68 first information reports (FIRs) across the state. (HT Photo)
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Overview

  • Police arrested three operatives linked to foreign handlers and seized 4.083 kg of methamphetamine (ICE) and 1.032 kg of heroin, along with a car, a scooter and Rs 2,500.
  • The suspects were identified as Balwinder Singh alias Binder, Navtej Singh and Mahabir Singh, all from Amritsar–Tarn Taran belt, according to DGP Gaurav Yadav.
  • Investigators detailed recoveries of 2.077 kg ICE tied to Balwinder, 2.006 kg ICE tied to Navtej with a Doha contact, and 1.032 kg heroin tied to Mahabir linked to drone drops.
  • Three FIRs under the NDPS Act were registered on December 5, 7 and 9 as probes trace backward and forward linkages, drone routes and overseas handlers.
  • In a concurrent sweep on Wednesday, police raided 339 locations statewide, arrested 84 alleged traffickers after 70 FIRs, and reported cumulative 284‑day arrests rising to 39,984.