Jaipur, May 5 (PTI) An alleged cross-border smuggling network was busted in Rajasthan’s Sri Ganganagar district and two persons were arrested with heroin, opium and illegal arms, officials said on Monday.
The action was carried out by Sameja Kothi police on the 75 NP Bharat Mala Highway, where 1.5 kg of heroin, 1 kg of opium, five pistols, 10 magazines and 72 cartridges were seized, they said.
Superintendent of Police Harishankar said the accused have been identified as Kulwinder Singh and Robin Singh, both residents of Fazilka district in Punjab.
Preliminary investigation suggests that the seized arms were manufactured in Pakistan and China, while the heroin supply is also suspected to have originated from across the border, he said.
Police intercepted the accused when they were moving in a car. They attempted to break the police barricade and fled at high speed, but their vehicle collided with a trolley from behind, damaging its tyres.
The accused then tried to escape on foot into nearby fields but were apprehended with the help of local people, officials said.
Of the seized weapons, four pistols were marked ‘Made in Pakistan’ and one ‘Made in China’, indicating links to organised smuggling networks, police said, adding that the quality and packaging of the heroin also suggest an international origin.
“Initial probe indicates links with an international smuggling syndicate. Further investigation is underway to identify other members of the network,” Harishankar said.
A case has been registered against the accused under the NDPS Act and Arms Act, and further investigation is in progress, police said. PTI AG KSI KSI
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