Amritsar, Aug. 8 -- The Amritsar Commissionerate Police have busted a cross-border narcotics and illegal arms smuggling module with the arrest of five people and recovery of 21.21 kg heroin, 970 gm ICE (methamphetamine) and a .30-bore pistol with four live cartridges, Punjab DGP Gaurav Yadav said on Friday.

Preliminary investigation has revealed that the key accused was in direct contact with a foreign-based smuggler who allegedly facilitated the movement of heroin and illegal weapons across the international border for further distribution, Yadav said. Police are now investigating the network's links and identifying others associated with the cross-border handlers.

Those arrested are identified as Gagan, alias Dishka, 23, and Jaspinder...