India, Sept. 15 -- A 22-year-old man was arrested in Punjab's Ferozepur with 15.775 kilograms of heroin, valued at around Rs.75 crore, allegedly smuggled from Pakistan.

The arrest was carried out by CIA staff of the Ferozepur Police following secret intelligence about a large consignment arriving from across the border.

The accused, identified as Sonu, was apprehended from an embankment along the Sutlej River in the Ali area, ANI reported, citing police officials.

During interrogation, police said they uncovered a significant cross-border conspiracy. It was revealed that the heroin had been ordered by a major drug smuggler currently lodged in Kapurthala jail, who had coordinated with contacts in Pakistan.

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