Punjab Police and central agencies are increasingly concerned about dead drops used by smugglers to hide narcotics, pistols and ammunition. Officials warn these concealed supplies could finance criminal activities and facilitate targeted killings of police personnel and politicians, particularly during elections
Punjab Police busted a cross-border narcotics and illegal arms smuggling module in Amritsar, arresting two suspects and recovering 15 illegal pistols and 5 kg heroin. Police said the accused were linked to foreign-based handlers, while raids are underway to arrest two more suspects
Punjab Police busted a cross-border weapon smuggling module linked to Pakistan, arresting two individuals and seizing 18 pistols, 1,847 cartridges, and 42 magazines. The operation, led by Fazilka Police, aims to expose the full smuggling network through further investigation
