Amritsar, Oct 22 (NVI): Counter Intelligence Amritsar has busted a narcotics smuggling network with the arrest of four accused and the recovery of 10 kg of heroin, Punjab Police said.
Preliminary investigation has revealed that the accused were allegedly working in coordination with foreign-based smugglers to receive and distribute heroin consignments in Punjab, police said.
An FIR has been registered at the State Special Operations Cell (SSOC) police station in Amritsar, they said.
Further investigation is underway to establish the forward and backward linkages of the network, identify other persons involved and dismantle the wider cross-border narcotics smuggling operation, police said.
Punjab Police reiterated its commitment to combating drug trafficking and dismantling organised narcotics networks to help build a drug-free state.—(NVI)
