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Crime
Amritsar: Two held, 10 kg heroin seized near Attari
✍️ Amar Ujala · Amritsar
🗓 31 Oct 2026, 12:38 PM
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Amritsar police have arrested two individuals and recovered over 10 kilograms of heroin during a blockade near Attari. The operation was conducted by Gharinda police station as part of anti-drug trafficking efforts.
In a significant anti-drug operation, police in Amritsar have apprehended two individuals suspected of drug trafficking. The arrests were made near Attari, a border area known for smuggling activities.
Authorities seized a substantial quantity of contraband, amounting to 10.22 kilograms of heroin, from the possession of the arrested men. The operation was carried out by the Gharinda police station as part of ongoing efforts to curb the flow of narcotics in the region.
The recovery highlights the persistent challenges faced by law enforcement in the border state of Punjab in combating drug smuggling networks.
Authorities seized a substantial quantity of contraband, amounting to 10.22 kilograms of heroin, from the possession of the arrested men. The operation was carried out by the Gharinda police station as part of ongoing efforts to curb the flow of narcotics in the region.
The recovery highlights the persistent challenges faced by law enforcement in the border state of Punjab in combating drug smuggling networks.