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Crime
Four Smugglers Arrested in Amritsar with 36kg Heroin from Across Border
✍️ Amar Ujala · Amritsar
🗓 06 Nov 2026, 10:38 PM
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Police in Amritsar have arrested four drug smugglers in possession of 36 kilograms of heroin, which was reportedly smuggled from across the border.
Amritsar police have successfully intercepted a major drug smuggling operation, leading to the arrest of four individuals. The suspects were caught in possession of a significant quantity of narcotics, specifically 36 kilograms of heroin.
According to official reports, the seized contraband was smuggled into the region from across the international border. The operation highlights ongoing efforts by law enforcement agencies in Punjab to curb the flow of narcotics into the country.
The four arrested smugglers are now in police custody, where further investigation is underway to trace the source and destination of the drugs. Authorities are examining the network behind this shipment to identify other potential accomplices.
This seizure is part of a broader crackdown on drug trafficking in the border areas, where police have intensified surveillance and checks to prevent the illegal movement of substances.
According to official reports, the seized contraband was smuggled into the region from across the international border. The operation highlights ongoing efforts by law enforcement agencies in Punjab to curb the flow of narcotics into the country.
The four arrested smugglers are now in police custody, where further investigation is underway to trace the source and destination of the drugs. Authorities are examining the network behind this shipment to identify other potential accomplices.
This seizure is part of a broader crackdown on drug trafficking in the border areas, where police have intensified surveillance and checks to prevent the illegal movement of substances.