Ferozepur, April 21 -- The Border Security Force (BSF) and Punjab Police nabbed an alleged drug smuggler after recovering over 1kg suspected heroin from his possession in Habibwala, a border village in Ferozepur district.

Officials have not disclosed the identity of the accused, who is a resident of Habibwala village.

In a press statement, a BSF spokesperson said the arrest was made based on intelligence inputs. The official said troops recovered a packet of contraband from a house in the village around 3.30 am and a subsequent search operation led to recovery of another package of suspected drugs and a motorcycle from a nearby field around 6.20 am.

According to the spokesperson, 1.029 kg of suspected heroin was recovered in total.

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