Over five kg heroin, drone and hundred rounds seized near Amritsar border
The Border Security Force seized narcotics, a drone and ammunition during operations under two border outposts in the rural area of Amritsar. Police have registered two separate cases at the Bhindi Saidan police station.
During a search operation conducted by the Border Security Force (BSF) in the rural area of Amritsar, 5 kg 152 grams of heroin, a drone and 100 live rounds of 9 mm calibre were recovered. This recovery took place within the jurisdiction of two different outposts.
According to details received from the police, personnel from the Fatehpur outpost conducted raids around Awan Lakha Singh village. During this, over 5 kg of narcotic powder, a Vivo company handset and a SIM card were found. Regarding this incident, FIR number 181 has been registered under the NDPS Act at the Bhindi Saidan police station.
Similarly, during investigation in the area under the Sherpur outpost, security forces recovered a flying device (drone), an aluminium strip and 100 bullets of 9 mm bore. Regarding this action, the Bhindi Saidan police have registered FIR number 182 under the Arms Act.
Police officials stated that the identity of any suspect has not yet come to light regarding these two incidents. Digital investigation of the seized mobile phone, SIM and drone is being carried out so that clues can be found about those sending items from across the border and those receiving them locally.
Key developments
- 5 kg 152 grams of heroin recovered from Amritsar rural border
- Drone and hundred rounds recovered from the area of second outpost
- Two separate cases registered at Bhindi Saidan police station
- Police start investigation of phone and drone data
