The narcotics packets were wrapped in yellow adhesive tape and an improvised copper wire loop was also found attached to the consignment, confirming to be dropped from drone, said a press release from the BSF.
In a significant breakthrough against a trans-border narcotic network, the Special Task Force (SSOC) Amritsar has dismantled a heroin smuggling operation, seizing 6 kilograms of heroin along with 67 live cartridges, 2 magazines, and 6 mobile phones, as per an official information by the Punj
Five packets of suspected heroin weighing over 2.8 kg along with a motorcycle were seized by the Border Security Force and Punjab Police, near Dal village in Punjab's Tarn Taran district on Friday.
The Special Task Force (STF) of Assam Police seized 588 grams of heroin and arrested two persons in Assam's Kamrup district, officials said on Thursday.
Partha Protim Das, Superintendent of Police of Karimganj district told ANI that the market value of the seized drugs is estimated at around Rs 42 crore.
The packets were wrapped in yellow adhesive tape secured with black tape, and each packet also had an improvised iron ring and two illuminating sticks attached.
Notably, arrested accused Amritpal Singh Fauji, a resident of village Kasel in Tarn Taran, was on the run since August 2024, when his accomplice identified as Sartaj was arrested from Jammu Bus Stand with 33 kg of heroin.
Lalbiakthanga Khiangte IGP (Law & Order) of Mizoram police said that the Saitual police on Friday had halted one vehicle while conducting a random check at Keifang Dawrkawn.
Superintendent of Police, South Andaman, IPS Niharika Bhat, said in a press conference that secret information was received on August 24 regarding the heroin.
In a rapid action, the Border Security Force (BSF) troops on Monday recovered 1.180 kilogrammes of suspected heroin in the border area of Amritsar district.
Police seized 2.55 kg of heroin and 5.74 kg of methamphetamine worth Rs 1.51 crore from the Zokhawthar area in Mizoram's Champhai district. Police also arrested two persons in connection with the case.