Amritsar, Dec. 18 -- The Amritsar Commissionerate Police has arrested three drug smugglers and seized 4.5 kilograms of heroin and one pistol.

In a post on X on Thursday, the Director General of Police, Punjab, Gaurav Yadav, informed that the accused were involved in heroin and illegal arms trafficking. The police have registered an FIR under the NDPS Act and Arms Act at PS Gate Hakima, in Amritsar.

According to preliminary investigations, the arrested individuals were in contact with a foreign-based handler through social media platforms, who directed them to transport and supply consignments of heroin and illegal arms across different locations.

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