Drone Drops Narcotics in Jammu: Police Foil Smuggling Attempt
A drone from across the border dropped a narcotics packet in Jammu and Kashmir's Kathua district, leading to its recovery by police and BSF. The package, containing 400 grams of drugs, was seized after a tip-off from local residents in Hiranagar. Ongoing search operations and vigilance continue.
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A collaborative effort between local police and the Border Security Force (BSF) led to the recovery of a narcotics packet in Jammu and Kashmir's Kathua district. The drugs, dropped by a drone from across the border, weighed 400 grams, officials confirmed.
Residents of the Hiranagar area reported seeing a suspicious package wrapped in willow cover, prompting a search operation on Tuesday evening. Acting swiftly on the information provided, the police and BSF recovered the illicit package.
A First Information Report (FIR) has been filed, and authorities have intensified vigilance across the area. Senior Superintendent of Police Shobhit Saxena assured continued search efforts to prevent further cross-border smuggling activities.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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