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Drug smuggler having Pak links held with 2.4-kg heroin in Punjab’s Fazilka

By, Ferozepur
Jun 03, 2023 12:38 AM IST

Following a tip-off from Border Security Force (BSF), counter-intelligence (CI) unit of Ferozepur on Friday, arrested a drug smuggler having link with Pakistani drug traders and recovered 2.4-kg heroin from his possession in Fazilka

Following a tip-off from Border Security Force (BSF), counter-intelligence (CI) unit of Ferozepur on Friday, arrested a drug smuggler having link with Pakistani drug traders and recovered 2.4-kg heroin from his possession in Fazilka.

The counter-intelligence held Jaswinder Singh alias Gindu of Chak Khiwa village. (HT Photo)
The counter-intelligence held Jaswinder Singh alias Gindu of Chak Khiwa village. (HT Photo)

Lakhbir Singh, assistant inspector general (CI), Ferozepur said that sub-inspector Sumit Kumar received information from BSF about smuggling of contraband by a person in Chak Khiwa village of Jalalabad in Fazilka district.

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Based on the information, CI held one Jaswinder Singh alias Gindu of the same village. On questioning him, CI recovered 2.4-kg heroin from his house. The heroin was concealed near the peripheral wall of his house.

“Accused who has been sent on three-day police remand by a local court, has alleged linkage with Pakistani smugglers. He has been connected with them through messaging apps,” said the AIG.

Earlier, a statement issued by the BSF said the suspected narcotics was dropped by a Pakistan drone in Fazilka. The consignment was probably dropped by a drone a few days back and concealed inside the house.

Further investigation is underway. On May 29, in a joint operation with Punjab Police, Border Security Force had recovered around 4-kilograms of suspected narcotics dropped by a Pakistan drone in the Taran Taran district.

( With inputs from ANI)

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