Chandigarh, Nov 15 (PTI) More than 11 kg of heroin was recovered near the India-Pakistan border in Punjab’s Gurdaspur district on Saturday, said a BSF official.

Acting on reliable information, the Border Security Force troops apprehended a drug smuggler who was roaming suspiciously near Pakhoke Mahimara village.

The suspect, a resident of Chheharta in Amritsar, was found in possession of a pistol with a magazine, one live round and a mobile phone, said the BSF official. Show Full Article

During questioning, the suspect indicated a location, where a detailed search operation by the BSF troops was conducted. The operation culminated in the recovery of four large packets of heroin weighing 11.08 kg.

The packets were wrapped in yellow adhesive tape, with illuminating strips attached and ti

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