In a significant crackdown on cross-border narcotics trafficking, the Counter Intelligence Unit (CIU) in Amritsar has successfully dismantled a drug smuggling module with direct links to Pakistan. The operation led to the arrest of one operative and the recovery of a substantial five kilograms of heroin.
Module Busted, Operative Nabbed
The CIU Amritsar, acting on specific intelligence, intercepted the smuggling operation and apprehended the accused. A preliminary investigation has revealed that the arrested individual was acting under the explicit directions of a handler based in Pakistan. His primary role was to retrieve consignments of narcotics that were pushed across the border from the neighboring country.
Pakistan-Based Handler Directs Smuggling
According to an official release issued on Monday, the modus operandi involved the Pakistan-based handler coordinating the movement of the illicit drugs. The arrested operative was tasked with physically collecting the heroin after it crossed the international boundary into Indian territory. This bust highlights the ongoing challenge of cross-border narco-terrorism and smuggling networks attempting to exploit the Punjab frontier.
Legal Action and Ongoing Probe
Following the arrest and seizure, the authorities have registered a formal First Information Report (FIR) under the stringent Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act. The case marks a crucial victory for the counter-intelligence and security forces in the region. The recovery of five kilograms of high-grade heroin has prevented a large quantity of dangerous drugs from reaching the streets and causing societal harm.
Investigations are ongoing to uncover the full extent of the network, including identifying other potential associates within India and tracing the financial trails of the smuggling operation. This operation underscores the continued vigilance of Punjab's security agencies against transnational drug syndicates.
