Drone Drops: Heroin Seizures Surge at Jammu Border

A yellow packet containing 500 grams of heroin, valued at over two crore rupees, was intercepted by security forces near the international border in Jammu and Kashmir's Kathua district. The interception occurred shortly after the packet was dropped by a drone originating from Pakistan, authorities confirmed on Tuesday.

This incident marks the second such occurrence within a span of four days where heroin packages were dropped by Pakistani drones across the Jammu region. Just days prior, on July 26, law enforcement uncovered half-a-kilogram of heroin following its drop in the Chillyari border village, located in the Samba district.

The recent seizure, made by the diligent personnel of the Border Security Force in Hiranagar sector of Kathua, came during an active operation sparked by reports of suspected drone activity. At the time of the last updates, operations were ongoing, officials reported.

(With inputs from agencies.)