Three Drug Traffickers Held with 521 Grams of Heroin, Four Sophisticated Pistols from Amritsar
In a significant crackdown on narco-illegal-arms smuggling networks, the Anti-Narcotics Task Force (ANTF) Border Range Amritsar has arrested three drug traffickers and recovered 521 grams of heroin and four sophisticated .30 bore Px5 storm pistols. The operation was conducted amidst the ongoing anti-drugs campaign ‘Yudh Nashian Virudh’ launched on the directions of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann.
According to a statement released by Director General of Police (DGP) Punjab Gaurav Yadav, the arrested individuals have been identified as Maninderjit Singh (26) of village Badowal in Gurdaspur, Peter (22) and Lovejit Singh alias Raja (21) of Dharamkot Randhawa in Gurdaspur. The trio was found to be in possession of 521 grams of heroin and four sophisticated pistols, along with seven magazines and 55 live cartridges.
As per the details provided by Babushahi Bureau, preliminary investigations have revealed that the arrested accused persons were in touch with Europe and Pakistan-based drug smugglers, and were receiving narco and weapon consignments from across the border via drones. The DGP further stated that the ANTF is actively pursuing both forward and backward linkages to dismantle the entire network, and more arrests and recoveries are likely in the coming days.
The operation was carried out by the ANTF Border Range Amritsar team, who had received credible inputs about the trio’s involvement in retrieving narcotics and weapons from across the border. Acting swiftly on the inputs, police teams led by Superintendent of Police (SP) ANTF Border Range Amritsar Gurpreet Singh launched an intelligence-led operation and apprehended the accused persons from near Shankar Dhaba on Attari Road in Amritsar.
Babushahi Bureau reported that a case FIR No 141 dated 27.05.2025 has been registered under sections 21-C, 25 and 29 of the NDPS Act and section 25 of the Arms Act at Police Station ANTF in SAS Nagar. The arrested individuals were using two motorcycles to deliver consignments, which have been impounded by the police.
The successful operation by the ANTF Border Range Amritsar is a significant blow to the narco-illegal-arms smuggling networks operating in the region. As stated by Babushahi Bureau, the ANTF is likely to make more arrests and recoveries in the coming days, as they continue to pursue both forward and backward linkages to dismantle the entire network.
Additional Director General of Police (ADGP) ANTF Nilabh Kishore shared that the operation was a result of the tireless efforts of the ANTF team, and that the police are committed to cracking down on such smuggling networks. The recovery of 521 grams of heroin and four sophisticated pistols is a significant achievement, and the ANTF deserves credit for their successful operation.
In related news, the Punjab Police have been actively working to curb the menace of drug trafficking and smuggling in the state. The anti-drugs campaign ‘Yudh Nashian Virudh’ was launched on the directions of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, with the aim of eradicating the drug menace from the state.
The ANTF’s successful operation is a testament to the efforts of the Punjab Police in cracking down on narco-illegal-arms smuggling networks. As reported by Babushahi Bureau, the police are committed to making more arrests and recoveries in the coming days, and the public is urged to cooperate with the authorities in their efforts to curb the menace of drug trafficking and smuggling.
The arrested individuals are currently under police custody, and further investigations are being carried out to unravel the larger network of drug smugglers. The ANTF is working closely with other law enforcement agencies to ensure that the perpetrators of this crime are brought to justice.
In conclusion, the successful operation by the ANTF Border Range Amritsar is a significant achievement in the fight against narco-illegal-arms smuggling networks. The efforts of the Punjab Police, as reported by Babushahi Bureau, are commendable, and the public is hopeful that such operations will continue in the future to curb the menace of drug trafficking and smuggling.
