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Punjab: Counter Intelligence team apprehends three with 5kg heroin and drug money

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Amritsar: Counter Intelligence (CI) in Amritsar has apprehended three individuals near Punjabi Bagh Resort, Attari Road, in a significant move against drug trafficking.

Punjab DGP Gaurav Yadav said on Thursday that the operation led to the recovery of 5 Kg of heroin and Rs 4.45 lakh in drug money. Strict action is being taken to uncover the entire networks involved in this illegal trade.

He also said that the Punjab police is committed to dismantle the drug networks and make our state drug-free.

Taking to social media X, the Director General of Punjab (DGP) wrote in a post “In a major breakthrough against drug trafficking, Counter Intelligence, #Amritsar, apprehends three persons near Punjabi Bagh Resort, Attari Road, Amritsar. The operation led to the recovery of 5 Kg of heroin and Rs 4.45 lakh in drug money. Strict action is being taken to uncover the entire networks involved in this illegal trade. @PunjabPoliceIndis committed to dismantle the drug networks and make our state drug-free.”

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