AMRITSAR — Amritsar Rural Police have arrested seven people in a joint operation with a central agency targeting illegal arms and drug trafficking networks in Punjab. Three of those arrested are minors.
The police seized a rocket-propelled grenade (RPG) launcher, two 9mm pistols and 106 live cartridges. The recovered narcotics included 7.904 kg of heroin, 5.152 kg of opium and 2.344 kg of methamphetamine, also known as ICE.
A drone, a GPS tracking device and five mobile phones were also seized during the operation.
According to Punjab Police, preliminary investigations indicate that the accused were allegedly in contact with handlers based abroad who facilitated the supply of illegal weapons and drugs for distribution among criminal groups.
Separate cases have been registered at Gharinda, Lopoke and Bhindi Saida police stations in Amritsar district. Investigations are continuing to identify other members of the network and establish its links with handlers abroad.
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