Panchkula, Feb. 26 -- The crime branch of Panchkula police have busted an international drug smuggling ring involving supply of heroin from Pakistan to the tricity area.

"Three accused, including mastermind Pragat Singh, who was instrumental in smuggling heroin from Pakistan using drones, have been arrested. His two associates have been identified as Sajjan Singh and Cheeman Singh, both Amritsar residents," said crime branch investigating officer sub-inspector Ravi Kumar on Tuesday.

According to the police, the accused used to transport heroin across the border and distribute it further through a well-oiled network in Panchkula, Chandigarh, and Zirakpur. Crime branch officials stated that the arrested individuals were operating as part ...