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Crime
Punjab Police Seize 20kg Heroin in Amritsar, Flagging Rise in Pakistani Trafficking
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 24 Sep 2026, 03:35 AM
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Punjab police confiscated 20 kilograms of heroin in Amritsar, underscoring a surge in shipments from Pakistan into the state.
Punjab police announced the seizure of 20 kilograms of heroin during a raid in Amritsar, marking one of the larger drug busts reported in recent weeks. The narcotics were recovered by the state’s anti‑drug units, who have not disclosed the exact location of the operation.
Law enforcement officials said the haul points to an increasing flow of heroin entering Punjab from across the border with Pakistan. The seizure follows a pattern of heightened interdiction activity as authorities monitor cross‑border trafficking routes.
Investigations are ongoing to trace the supply chain and identify the individuals or networks behind the shipment. The police have indicated that further actions will be taken to curb the influx of illicit drugs into the region.
Law enforcement officials said the haul points to an increasing flow of heroin entering Punjab from across the border with Pakistan. The seizure follows a pattern of heightened interdiction activity as authorities monitor cross‑border trafficking routes.
Investigations are ongoing to trace the supply chain and identify the individuals or networks behind the shipment. The police have indicated that further actions will be taken to curb the influx of illicit drugs into the region.