Chandigarh, Sept. 14 -- In a swift intelligence-led operation amidst the ongoing drive to make Punjab a drug free state, Ferozepur Police has dismantled a cross-border drug smuggling attempt with the arrest of an individual and recovered 15.7 kg heroin from his possession, said Director General of Police (DGP) Punjab Gaurav Yadav here today.
The arrested accused has been identified as Sonu Singh, a resident of Habibwala in Ferozepur. The accused has no criminal background.
DGP Gaurav Yadav said that preliminary investigation has revealed that the drug network is operated by an accused currently lodged in Kapurthala Jail, while the consignment was sent by Pakistan-based smugglers.
The DGP said that further investigation is underway to est...