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Punjab Police Dismantle Cross-Border Smuggling Ring, Arrest Seven
Police in Punjab have dismantled a cross-border arms and narcotics trafficking network, resulting in seven arrests. The operation uncovered a significant cache of illegal weapons, drugs, and surveillance equipment allegedly used by organized crime groups.
LSN India ·
Law enforcement authorities in Punjab have successfully broken up a transnational smuggling operation, apprehending seven individuals involved in trafficking illegal firearms and narcotics across the India-Pakistan border. The coordinated action marks a significant blow to organized crime networks operating in the region.
The recovery from the operation includes 5.152 kilograms of opium, two unlicensed pistols, 106 live ammunition cartridges, one unmanned aerial vehicle (drone), a GPS tracking device, and five mobile phones. The substantial haul points to the involvement of structured criminal organizations with access to sophisticated smuggling infrastructure.
The drone and GPS tracker recovered during the raid suggest the network employed advanced technology for coordinating cross-border movements and surveillance activities. The presence of multiple communication devices indicates a hierarchical operational structure spanning the international frontier.
The Punjab Police have intensified operations targeting smuggling networks following repeated seizures of arms and narcotics destined for criminal networks across northern India. Officials stated that investigations are continuing to identify additional members of the trafficking organization and dismantle their supply routes.