Chandigarh: In a significant operation against drug trafficking networks, the Special State Operations Cell (SSOC) in Amritsar, along with Counter Intelligence units of the Punjab Police, has dismantled a cross-border smuggling module and arrested two individuals.
The operation, carried out near Mahal village on the outskirts of the city, led to the recovery of 64.62 kilograms of heroin, marking a major seizure in the region. Officials described the action as a strong blow to narco-terror networks operating across the border.
Major blow to narco-terror networks as SSOC Amritsar, Counter Intelligence Punjab, busts a cross-border drug smuggling module and arrests two accused with 64.62 Kg Heroin near village Mahal, #Amritsar.
Preliminary investigation reveals links with foreign-based handlers and… pic.twitter.com/tTuEornqCW
— DGP Punjab Police (@DGPPunjabPolice) April 18, 2026
Preliminary findings suggest that the accused were in contact with handlers based abroad, including links to smugglers operating from Pakistan. Investigators believe the consignment was part of a larger network aimed at supplying drugs within Punjab and other parts of the country.
A case has been registered at the SSOC police station in Amritsar, and further investigation is underway to uncover the full extent of the network and identify additional operatives involved in the smuggling chain.
Senior officials reiterated that efforts are being intensified to curb drug trafficking and dismantle organised networks. The Punjab Police has maintained that it remains committed to tackling narco-related threats and ensuring law and order across the state.
