India, May 16 -- A total of 6.887 kg heroin was seized, and two persons were arrested in three separate places in Punjab on Thursday, officials said.

Tarn Taran police busted a trans-border narco network, arresting a drug smuggler Amarjot Singh alias Jota from Chabhal village and recovered 5kg heroin from his possession.

Punjab director general of police (DGP) Gaurav Yadav said, "Preliminary investigation reveals accused was in touch with foreign-based handlers and was part of an international drug syndicate."

"An FIR under the NDPS Act has been registered at City Police Station, TarnTaran. Further investigation is underway to unearth his forward and backward linkages," the DGP said.

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