“Nine key operatives and hawala operators arrested from across Punjab, Haryana, Rajasthan & Jammu and Kashmir,” Punjab DGP said. Image for representation only.
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In a joint operation with the BSF and Rajasthan Police, Punjab Police on Monday (June 30, 2025) recovered over 60 kg of heroin near the international border in Barmer in Rajasthan after dismantling a drug cartel, Director General of Police Gaurav Yadav said.
Mr. Yadav disclosed the arrest of nine persons from Punjab, Haryana, Rajasthan and Jammu and Kashmir for the crime
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“In a massive crackdown, #Amritsar Commissionerate Police, with the support of #BSF and #Rajasthan Police, dismantles a major international drug cartel operated by #Pak-based smuggler Tanveer Shah and #Canada based handler Joban Kaler and recovers a huge consignment of 60.302 Kg Heroin from near the International Border in Barmer, Rajasthan,” Mr. Yadav wrote in a post on X.
His post added, “Nine key operatives & hawala operators arrested from across #Punjab, #Haryana, #Rajasthan & #JammuAndKashmir.”
Mr. Yadav said investigation was underway, with the “forward and backward linkages” of the drug network being traced.
Published – June 30, 2025 03:47 pm IST
