Amritsar, Punjab : In a major breakthrough, Amritsar Rural Police, in a joint operation with a Central Agency, have busted multiple illegal arms and drug trafficking networks, apprehending seven accused and recovering a significant cache of weapons and narcotics.

According to police, the recovery includes one RPG (22 NETTO), two illegal pistols, 106 live cartridges, 7.904 kg of heroin, 5.152 kg of opium and 2.344 kg of ICE (methamphetamine).

The police also recovered one drone, a GPS tracker and five mobile phones during the operation.
Preliminary investigation has revealed that the accused were allegedly in contact with foreign based handlers who facilitated the supply of illegal weapons and narcotics for further distribution among criminal elements.

Separate FIRs have been registered at Police Stations Gharinda, Lopoke and Bhindi Saida in Amritsar district. Further investigation is underway to establish backward and forward linkages and identify other individuals associated with the networks.

Punjab Police said it remains committed to dismantling illegal arms and drug trafficking networks and strengthening efforts towards a safer and drug free Punjab.

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