Punjab Police has confiscated 30 sophisticated pistols with live ammunition and Heroin during two separate operations in the last 24 hours in the border district of Amritsar.

 

Today, Amritsar Police busted illegal arms and narcotics supply networks and apprehended 7 accused with 14 sophisticated pistols and 20 kg of heroin.

 

Whereas yesterday, two such supply networks were defused by apprehending 4 accused, including two juveniles. 16 sophisticated pistols and live cartridges were recovered from their possession.

 

According to police sources, as per the preliminary investigation, all the accused were allegedly in contact with their foreign-based handlers who were facilitating illegal arms consignments for further distribution among criminal elements through an organised network.