Chandigarh, October 21: Punjab Police have apprehended seven people and recovered a hand grenade, two pistols and 3.491 kilograms of heroin while dismantling an alleged network involved in drug trafficking, illegal arms and explosives smuggling, officials said on Wednesday.
Punjab Director General of Police Gaurav Yadav announced the arrests and recoveries in a post on X, stating that the operation was carried out by Amritsar Rural Police.
According to the DGP, preliminary investigations revealed that the accused were allegedly in contact with smugglers based abroad who supplied illegal weapons for further distribution among criminal elements.
The police have registered FIRs at Chatiwind and Lopoke police stations in connection with the case.
Further investigation is underway to identify other individuals involved in the alleged network and establish its backward and forward linkages, officials said.
The investigation will focus on tracing the source of the recovered narcotics, weapons and explosives, as well as identifying possible links with other criminal networks.
DGP Gaurav Yadav reiterated that Punjab Police remain committed to taking strict action against drug trafficking, illegal arms and explosives smuggling, and organised criminal activities to strengthen security across the state.
