Amritsar, Sept. 23 -- In a breakthrough against cross-border drug trafficking networks, the Counter Intelligence (CI) wing of Amritsar has busted a transnational narcotics smuggling module, arresting four persons and recovering 20 kilograms of heroin from their possession, Director General of Police Punjab Gaurav Yadav said on Wednesday.

According to initial investigations, the illicit syndicate was being orchestrated by a Dubai-based handler operating in tandem with local associates in Punjab and foreign-based operatives.

Taking to X, the DGP Punjab Police posted: "In a major breakthrough, Counter Intelligence, Amritsar, foils a narcotics smuggling module and arrests 4 accused and recovers 20 Kg heroin. Preliminary investigation reveal...