AMRITSAR: Amritsar Rural Police have arrested seven drug smugglers and seized 4.5 kg of heroin in two major operations. The arrests were made after police acted on reliable intelligence and intercepted the accused, uncovering links to an international drug syndicate.

Taking to social media, X DGP Punjab Police wrote, "Working swiftly on forward-backward linkages, Amritsar Rural Police arrests seven drug smugglers and recovers 4.5 Kg Heroin in two significant operations."

The post further reads, "Acting on credible intelligence, police teams intercepted the accused, uncovering links to an international drug syndicate. During the investigation, connections to Gurdeep @ Rano, a key operative of the syndicate detained under the PIT NDPS Act, were also established. Further inquiries are underway to dismantle the entire network."

"@PunjabPoliceInd remains committed to eradicating drug cartels and making Punjab drug-free," the post reads.

During the investigation, the police also discovered connections to Gurdeep, a key member of the syndicate, who is currently detained under the PIT NDPS Act.

The Punjab Police continue their efforts to combat drug trafficking and are determined to make Punjab a drug-free state.

Further inquiries are ongoing as police work to dismantle the entire drug network.