Ferozepur, Feb. 15 -- In a major crackdown on the trans-border drug network, the Ferozepur police on Saturday arrested four smugglers and seized 22.295 kg of heroin, two sophisticated Glock pistols, and Rs.2.05 lakh in drug money.

The operation, led by the Zira CIA team, began during patrolling and naka-checking. Acting on a specific intelligence input, the police intercepted a Hyundai i-20 car and apprehended four suspects identified as Pratap Singh and Malook Singh of Ferozepur, Jagjit Singh, alias Jagga, of Fazilka, and Kirandeep Singh of Malout.

Deputy inspector general (DIG), Ferozepur Range, Sandeep Sharma said the initial search of the vehicle yielded 2.717 kg of heroin, two Glock pistols with magazines, four live cartridges, and...