Ferozepur, May 8 -- The counter-intelligence (CI) team in Ferozepur dismantled a major cross-border drug smuggling network with the arrest of three individuals and the seizure of 5.4kg of heroin, two Chinese-made pistols (7.65mm), four magazines, and a pistol slide in two separate operations, officials said.

Sharing details, director general of police (DGP) Gaurav Yadav on Wednesday said that arrested individuals have been identified as Sandeep Singh and Judge Singh, both residents of Kamal Wala village, and Babbu Singh alias Babbu of Jallo Ke village in Ferozepur.

According to DGP initial investigations indicate that the heroin consignments were delivered via drones from across the Pakistan border. He added that efforts are underway to...