Amritsar, May 7 -- A joint operation between the Border Security Force (BSF) and the Punjab Police led to the arrest of three smugglers on the evening of Tuesday, in the village of Awanbasu, Amritsa, based on intelligence gathered by the Border Security Force (BSF), according to a release statement.

The operation involved an ambush, resulting in the seizure of one pistol, one magazine, four live rounds, Rs2000 in drug money, four smartphones, one motorcycle, one tractor, and 25 grams of heroin.

The apprehended smugglers are residents of the village of Kotla and Chak Dogar of the Amritsar district. Further questioning is being carried out by the Police to find out their illicit linkages.

This significant apprehension of narco-smugglers ...