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Crime
Amritsar Police Bust Three Drug and Weapon Networks, Arrest Nine
✍️ Amar Ujala · Punjab
🗓 19 Aug 2026, 02:03 PM
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Amritsar city police arrested nine suspects and seized heroin and pistols after dismantling three separate drug and illegal‑weapon supply networks.
The Amritsar district urban police announced that a coordinated raid led to the arrest of nine individuals linked to three distinct drug and illegal‑weapon distribution networks. During the operation, officers recovered quantities of heroin and several pistols, indicating a serious threat to public safety.
Police officials said the suspects were part of separate supply chains that trafficked narcotics and firearms across the region. The raids were carried out simultaneously at multiple locations identified through intelligence inputs.
A senior police spokesperson confirmed that investigations are ongoing to trace the full extent of the networks and to identify any additional accomplices. The department emphasized its commitment to curbing the flow of illicit substances and weapons in Punjab.
The seized heroin and firearms have been handed over to forensic labs for detailed analysis, and the arrested individuals will face charges under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act and the Arms Act.
Authorities have urged the public to report any suspicious activity related to drug or weapon trafficking, reinforcing a collaborative approach to law‑enforcement in the state.
Police officials said the suspects were part of separate supply chains that trafficked narcotics and firearms across the region. The raids were carried out simultaneously at multiple locations identified through intelligence inputs.
A senior police spokesperson confirmed that investigations are ongoing to trace the full extent of the networks and to identify any additional accomplices. The department emphasized its commitment to curbing the flow of illicit substances and weapons in Punjab.
The seized heroin and firearms have been handed over to forensic labs for detailed analysis, and the arrested individuals will face charges under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act and the Arms Act.
Authorities have urged the public to report any suspicious activity related to drug or weapon trafficking, reinforcing a collaborative approach to law‑enforcement in the state.