Amritsar, Feb. 13 -- The Amritsar Commissionerate Police has busted a cross-border narco-smuggling network with the arrest of two operatives, leading to the recovery of 7.6 kg heroin, along with Rs.21,800 drug money, said Punjab Gaurav Yadav director general of police (DGP) on Thursday.

Those arrested have been identified as Sahibpreet Singh, alias Sahib, 19, a native of Fatehgarh Churian, Batala, and presently residing in Chheharta, Amritsar; and Gagandeep Singh, alias Gagan, 26, a resident of Guru Nanakpura in Kot Khalsa, Amritsar. Both accused have previous criminal records, including cases under the Arms Act and for snatching-related offences.

In a release issued here, Yadav said preliminary investigation revealed that the accused w...