AMRITSAR: In a significant breakthrough against trans-border narcotic smuggling operations, Amritsar Police on Friday apprehended one person and seized 5 kg of drugs.

The apprehended individual was found in possession of 4 kilograms of Methamphetamine, commonly known as "Ice," and 1 kilogram of Heroin.

Drones were used by a Pakistani based drug smuggler to transport drugs.

Authorities have initiated legal proceedings under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act, with a First Information Report (FIR) registered at the Specialized Surveillance and Operations Cell (SSOC) in Amritsar.

Investigations are underway to unravel the intricate network involved in both the supply chain and distribution of narcotics, aiming to establish backward and forward linkages.

"In an intelligence-led operation against trans-border narcotic smuggling networks, CI Amritsar has apprehended one person and seized 4 Kg Ice (Methamphetamine) & 1 Kg Heroin.

"Drones were used to transport drugs from Pakistan-based drug smugglers. FIR under NDPS Act registered at SSOC Amritsar and Investigations ongoing to establish backward & forward linkages. Punjab Police is committed to dismantling the drug networks and making our state drug-free," DGP Punjab Police informed in a post on X.