Ferozepur, May 7 -- In a major crackdown in the 'War against Drugs' in Punjab, the Counter-Intelligence unit of Ferozepur conducted two swift operations, dismantling a cross-border narco-smuggling network and apprehending three smugglers.

The operations led to the recovery of 5.465 kg of heroin (5 kg and 0.465 kg) and two Chinese-made 7.62mm pistols, along with four magazines and one pistol barrel.

Preliminary investigations indicate the consignment originated from Pakistan-based smugglers.

FIRs have been registered under the NDPS and Arms Acts, and probes are ongoing to uncover forward and backwards linkages.

Earlier on Tuesday, a joint operation between the Border Security Force (BSF) and the Punjab Police led to the arrest of three...