Chandigarh, Apr 11 (PTI) Two people were arrested, and 6.5 kg of heroin was recovered by Punjab Police as they busted a cross-border drugs and illegal weapons racket here on Saturday, they said.
The Batala Police also recovered a .30 calibre pistol with six live cartridges, and Rs 1 lakh cash, they said.
“In a major breakthrough, @BatalaPolice busted a cross-border drug and illegal weapon racket, apprehended two accused and recovered 6.5 kg heroin, one .30 caliber pistol with six live cartridges, and Rs 1 lakh drug money, highlighting the strong nexus between extortion, drug trafficking, and illegal arms networks,” Director General of Police Gaurav Yadav said in a post on X.
Investigation revealed that weapons were being supplied to operatives within the network, he said.
An FIR has been registered at Civil Lines police station, and investigation is underway with efforts to establish forward and backward linkages, and dismantle the entire network, the police said. PTI CHS MDO APL
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