Chandigarh, April 12: The Border Security Force (BSF) has intercepted 331 kg of heroin along the Punjab-Pakistan border during the first quarter of the year, signaling an intense period of cross-border smuggling activity. Officials noted that this three-month total represents a significant upward trend when compared to the 414 kg seized during the entirety of 2025 and 283 kg in 2024.
Security personnel have also neutralized 47 drones used for transporting contraband during this timeframe. A security official affirmed that the data indicates a heavy reliance on unmanned aerial vehicles by smuggling syndicates. “The recovery of 331 kg of heroin in roughly 100 days suggests smuggling attempts remain intense, even as detection capabilities have also improved,” the official maintained.
Beyond narcotics, the BSF reported a rise in the recovery of synthetic drugs and weaponry. Operations since January have yielded 5.5 kg of ICE and 10.50 kg of opium, alongside 58 weapons and 654 rounds of ammunition. Authorities stated that these seizures suggest a concerted effort to establish terror modules within the region. This follows a substantial increase in arms recovery last year, which saw 201 weapons seized compared to only 36 in 2024.
Enforcement actions have resulted in the arrest of 110 Indian smugglers and 34 suspects this year. Additionally, five Pakistani intruders and one Egyptian national were apprehended, while three Pakistani intruders were killed during border operations. A senior official from the Punjab Police’s counter-intelligence wing asserted that a sustained campaign by narco-terror elements is actively working to destabilize the region through the inflow of drugs and arms.
To counter these threats, the BSF is utilizing anti-drone measures and GPS-tracking technology. A senior BSF official declared that the agency is working in close coordination with the Punjab Police and other sister agencies to implement rapid response tactics. He affirmed that the current success reflects heightened alertness and a shift toward intelligence-driven interdiction to combat sophisticated night-time operations and low-altitude drone flights.
