Amritsar, Oct 30: Amritsar Commissionerate Police has busted a drug trafficking and illegal arms smuggling network with the arrest of eight accused and recovery of 11 pistols, four live cartridges and 2.293 kg of heroin.
Preliminary investigation has revealed that the accused were allegedly in contact with foreign-based handlers who facilitated the supply of illegal weapons for further distribution among criminal elements, police said.
Three FIRs have been registered in connection with the case at Chheharta and A-Division police stations in Amritsar.
Further investigation is underway to establish the backward and forward linkages of the network and identify other individuals involved in the illegal activities, police said.
Punjab Police reiterated its commitment to dismantling drug trafficking and illegal arms networks and making the state drug-free.
