Chandigarh, Jan. 6 -- The Anti-Narcotics Task Force (ANTF), in a joint operation with the Border Security Force (BSF) and the Border Range, carried out a major crackdown on trans-border drug smuggling in Punjab on Tuesday, leading to the recovery of 19.980 kg of heroin and the arrest of four accused, including the key operative managing the supply chain.

According to preliminary investigations, Punjab Police revealed that the arrested accused were connected to Pakistan-based handlers and coordinated the delivery and distribution of drug consignments across multiple districts in the state.

An FIR has been registered under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act, and further investigation is underway to trace supply rout...