Chandigarh, Sept. 18 -- Punjab Police's Counter Intelligence unit in Amritsar has busted a cross-border narcotics smuggling module and apprehended a key operative, recovering 10 kg of heroin, Director General of Police (DGP) Punjab said.

Sharing details of the operation, DGP Punjab said that preliminary investigation revealed the accused was allegedly in contact with a foreign-based smuggler and was receiving heroin consignments for further supply.

In a post on X, the DGP said, "In a major breakthrough, Counter Intelligence #Amritsar busts a cross-border narcotics smuggling module, apprehends one key operative, and recovers 10 kg heroin."

The DGP further said that an FIR has been registered at the State Special Operation Cell (SSOC), A...