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Crime
Police Seize 47.3 kg Heroin in Faridkot, Expose Drug and Arms Smuggling Network
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🗓 20 Sep 2026, 08:46 PM
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Punjab police seized 47.3 kg of heroin in Faridkot, uncovering a network that allegedly smuggled drugs and arms into the state. The bust highlights ongoing efforts to curb cross‑border trafficking.
On a recent operation, Punjab police seized 47.3 kilograms of heroin in the city of Faridkot, a move that exposed a larger smuggling network. The seized drugs were linked to a ring that allegedly trafficked both narcotics and arms into the state. Investigators say the network operated across borders, using clandestine routes to move contraband. Police officials have announced that they will intensify operations to dismantle the remaining elements of the network and prevent further illegal trade.