Ferozepur, Jan. 15 -- Two people were apprehended in connection with a cross-border drug smuggling module that was busted by the Ferozepur Police, officials said on Thursday.

Punjab Police Director General of Police (DGP) Gaurav Yadav said that the police made a recovery of 4.013 kg of heroin.

He said that the recovered consignment was allegedly smuggled from Pakistan, according to preliminary investigations. He added that backward linkages had been established, pointing to alleged cross-border connections underlying the operation.

An FIR has been filed at the Mamdot police station in Ferozepur.

The DGP said, "In an intelligence-led operation, Ferozepur Police busts a cross-border drug smuggling module, apprehends two accused, and rec...