Chandigarh, July 17: In a major blow to the drug smuggling network with foreign links, Amritsar Rural Police on Wednesday said they have apprehended two suspects for possessing seven kg of heroin and arms.
“Investigations revealed the foreign link”, Punjab Director General of Police Gaurav Yadav wrote on X.
The DGP said that acting on a tip-off, police teams from Counter Intelligence Bathinda along with the district police set up a checkpoint and stopped a suspected container truck for checking.
During checking, the police seized 210 bags carrying 41 quintals of poppy husk.
The DGP added during preliminary investigation it has come to the notice of the authorities that the consignment was supposed to be delivered in areas of Jalandhar, Moga, and Ferozepur districts.
