AMRITSAR: The Border Security Force (BSF) neutralised and then recovered a China-made drone along with a suspected packet of heroin in the border area of Amritsar district on Monday, the BSF said in a statement.

The drone that was recovered has been identified as a China-made DJI Mavic 3 Classic and was carrying a packet of suspected heroin weighing 420 grams wrapped in yellow-coloured adhesive tape.

According to the BSF statement, "On 24th June 2024, during the morning hours, vigilant BSF troops on duty observed blinking light of a drone in the border area of Amritsar district. In immediate response, the troops carried out the drill to neutralise the drone and tracked its movement for an anticipated dropping area."

"Further, an extensive search was conducted in the suspected area during the search operation, and at about 04:18 am, BSF troops successfully recovered 1 drone along with 1 packet weighing 420 grams of suspected heroin from the area adjacent to village- Chaklabaksh in district Amritsar," added the statement.

The narcotics were wrapped in yellow colour adhesive tape and the packet was found attached to the drone with a metal ring. The recovered drone has been identified as a China-made DJI Mavic- 3 classic, added the BSF statement further.