Amritsar arms-drug network exposed: 7 arrested, RPG launcher and 15 Kg of drugs seized

Punjab Newsline | Amritsar

Punjab Police, in a joint operation with a central agency, have arrested seven accused while dismantling an alleged arms and drug trafficking network in Amritsar. The operation resulted in the recovery of an RPG rocket launcher, two illegal pistols, 106 cartridges and more than 15 kg of narcotics.

DGP Gaurav Yadav shared details of the operation through a post on social media platform X. According to the information shared by him, the seized narcotics include 7 kg and 904 grams of heroin, 5 kg and 152 grams of opium, and 2 kg and 344 grams of ICE (methamphetamine).

The total quantity of seized narcotics stands at 15 kg and 400 grams. Besides the drugs and weapons, the police also recovered a drone, a GPS tracker and five mobile phones. The recovered RPG rocket launcher reportedly weighs 22 neto.

Accused Allegedly Linked to Foreign-Based Handlers

Preliminary investigations have revealed that the arrested accused were allegedly in contact with foreign-based handlers who were facilitating the supply of illegal weapons and narcotics.

According to the police, the handlers allegedly arranged the supply of arms and drugs, which were subsequently routed through the accused to individuals involved in criminal activities.

The police are now investigating the network to identify other people associated with the racket, trace the sources of the recovered weapons and narcotics, and establish the possible involvement of additional handlers and suppliers.

FIRs Registered at Three Police Stations

In connection with the operation, separate FIRs have been registered at Gharinda, Lopoke and Bhindi Saida police stations.

The arrested accused are being questioned to establish the supply chain, identify the intended recipients of the consignments and uncover the wider network involved in arms and drug trafficking.

DIG Border Range Gurpreet Singh Bhullar is scheduled to address a press conference today, during which further details about the operation, the arrested accused and the ongoing investigation are expected to be shared.