Ferozepur’s fight against drugs intensified as Punjab Police’s CI staff executed a high-stakes raid, confiscating 10 packets of high-purity heroin from smugglers. The operation, meticulously planned over days, unfolded in the wee hours, disrupting a major supply chain feeding addiction epidemics across Punjab.
Intelligence inputs about suspicious movements prompted the rapid deployment of a specialized unit. Spotting the vehicle carrying the illicit cargo, officers blocked all escape routes, leading to the detention of key operatives. The heroin haul, neatly packed and ready for distribution, could have flooded streets from Amritsar to Chandigarh.
Experts note that Ferozepur’s proximity to the international border makes it a prime corridor for Afghan heroin entering India. This bust disrupts that flow at a critical juncture, with police suspecting involvement of drone-assisted smuggling techniques increasingly used by cartels.
Interrogation of the suspects is yielding vital clues, including potential kingpins operating from across the border. Punjab government has ramped up surveillance and technology use, including AI-driven analytics, to preempt such activities. Community leaders praised the operation, urging sustained efforts to rehabilitate addicts and dismantle supply lines.
As the investigation deepens, authorities are coordinating with central agencies like the Narcotics Control Bureau for a pan-India sweep. This incident serves as a stark reminder of the sophisticated nature of drug trade and the unyielding response from law enforcement.