Amritsar, July 11 -- A total of 5.5 kg heroin was recovered with the arrest of nine smugglers in four different cases in Amritsar district, said officials.

Among them, five smugglers were arrested by the Amritsar police commissionerate by busting two drug cartels.

This led to the seizure of over 3 kg heroin, Rs.4,000 in drug money and a vehicle used in smuggling operations.

In the first case, Sukhdev Singh, alias Sukha, a resident of Gharinda village, was arrested with 2.50 kg heroin. A case was registered at the Chheharta police station under the NDPS Act.

In another case registered at the Islamabad police station, four persons were arrested, identified as Manpreet Singh, alias Gora; Amritpal Singh, alias Pal; Lovedeep Singh, alias L...