Chandigarh, April 11 Two individuals were arrested, and 6.5 kg of heroin was recovered by the Punjab Police as they busted a cross-border drug and illegal weapons racket here on Saturday, they said.
The Batala Police also recovered a .30 calibre pistol with six live cartridges, and Rs 1 lakh in cash, they said.
"In a major breakthrough, @BatalaPolice busted a cross-border drug and illegal weapon racket, apprehended two accused and recovered 6.5 kg of heroin, one .30 caliber pistol with six live cartridges, and Rs 1 lakh in drug money, highlighting the strong nexus between extortion, drug trafficking, and illegal arms networks," Director General of Police Gaurav Yadav said in a post on X.
Investigation revealed that weapons were being supplied to operatives within the network, he said.
An FIR has been registered at the Civil Lines police station, and investigation is underway with efforts to establish forward and backward linkages, and dismantle the entire network, the police said.