Punjab: Three nabbed for cross-border drug trafficking, illegal money transactions

Amritsar: The Punjab Police has arrested three persons as they are alleged to be involved in cross-border drug trafficking and illegal monetary transactions, said a Police official on Thursday, reports Dynamite News correspondent.

About 500 gm of heroin, a Glock 9mm pistol (with 2 magazines), and Rs 33 lakh in hawala money have been recovered from the possesion of the accused.

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The accused are Ranjit Singh alias Rana, Gurdev Singh alias Gedi, and Shailendra Singh alias Selu.

DGP Punjab Police Gaurav Yadav wrote social media post on X, "In a major crackdown on narco-hawala networks, Amritsar Rural Police arrests 3 persons -- Ranjit Singh @ Rana, Gurdev Singh @ Gedi, and Shailendra Singh @ Selu. The accused are involved in cross-border drug trafficking and illegal monetary transactions. Recovery: 500 gm heroin, 1 Glock 9mm pistol (with 2 magazines), and Rs33 lakh Hawala money. FIR registered at PS Lopoke, Amritsar, and efforts are underway to trace the forward and backward linkages of this cross-border smuggling network. @PunjabPoliceInd remains steadfast in dismantling the machinery of narco-terrorism and protecting public safety."

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An FIR has been registered and further investigation in going on.

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