Punjab Police Crackdown: Major Heroin Cartel Dismantled in Amritsar
Punjab Police apprehended notorious smuggler Soni Singh and four others in Amritsar, seizing 8.1 kg of heroin. The cartel operated from Pakistan, using drones for delivery. Authorities uncovered the use of hotels for storing contraband. Further investigations to unravel the network are underway, with more arrests anticipated.
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In a significant crackdown on narcotics in Amritsar, Punjab Police have dismantled a major heroin smuggling network with connections to Pakistan. Authorities arrested infamous drug smuggler Soni Singh alias Soni, along with four associates, recovering 8.1 kg of heroin, according to Director General of Police (DGP) Punjab, Gaurav Yadav.
The operation revealed that the syndicate utilized drones for delivering vast quantities of heroin from across the border. Preliminary inquiries indicated the cartel employed hotels as staging points for further distribution. Investigations are ongoing to uncover the broader network, including handlers, supply routes, and financial channels linked to the operation.
Commissioner of Police (CP) Amritsar, Gurpreet Singh Bhullar, detailed the execution of the bust, which involved the arrest of Soni Singh on the city's outskirts, along with 150 grams of heroin and drug related currency. Soni, previously jailed for his drug activities, had purportedly distributed over 30 kg of drone-delivered heroin. The arrest of his cohort Gursewak Singh, found with 8.037 kg of heroin, marked a further success, while investigations continue with more arrests expected.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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