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Two Arrested in Lalru with 20g Heroin and 5g Ice
✍️ Amar Ujala · Mohali
🗓 16 Sep 2026, 02:36 AM
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Punjab police in Lalru detained two individuals carrying 20 grams of heroin and 5 grams of methamphetamine, according to local reports.
Lalru, a town in the Mohali district of Punjab, saw a drug bust on Tuesday when police apprehended two suspects carrying a small quantity of narcotics. The individuals were found in possession of 20 grams of heroin and 5 grams of methamphetamine, commonly referred to as "ice" in local parlance.
According to the Amar Ujala report, the operation was conducted by the district's narcotics control unit, which acted on intelligence inputs. The seized drugs were secured and forwarded to the forensic laboratory for verification.
Both detainees have been placed in police custody and are expected to face charges under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act. Further legal proceedings will be determined by the local magistrate.
The incident underscores ongoing efforts by Punjab law enforcement to curb the trafficking of hard drugs in the region, which has seen periodic spikes in illicit substance movement.
Authorities have not disclosed the identities of the arrested individuals or any potential links to larger drug networks at this stage.
According to the Amar Ujala report, the operation was conducted by the district's narcotics control unit, which acted on intelligence inputs. The seized drugs were secured and forwarded to the forensic laboratory for verification.
Both detainees have been placed in police custody and are expected to face charges under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act. Further legal proceedings will be determined by the local magistrate.
The incident underscores ongoing efforts by Punjab law enforcement to curb the trafficking of hard drugs in the region, which has seen periodic spikes in illicit substance movement.
Authorities have not disclosed the identities of the arrested individuals or any potential links to larger drug networks at this stage.