India, Sept. 24 -- In a crackdown against organised crime and drug trafficking across Punjab, the state police executed three major operations resulting in the arrest of seven operatives and the seizure of a total of 27.95 kg of heroin, along with illegal weapons and drug money.

The Counter Intelligence (CI) Amritsar busted a cross-border drug smuggling network, arresting four suspects and seizing 20 kg of heroin. The Faridkot district police recovered 6.7 kg of heroin following a tip-off from a previously detained accused, while separate operations by the Gurdaspur police led to the arrest of three additional operatives alongside the seizure of over 1.25 kg of heroin.

Punjab director general of police (DGP) Gaurav Yadav said on Wednesd...