Punjab Police arrest three, seize 60,000 tramadol tablets in major narco bust

May 12, 2025

FAZILKA: Punjab's Fazilka Police arrested three drug smugglers and recovered a massive haul of 60,000 Tramadol (100mg) tablets in a significant blow to the pharmaceutical opioid supply network, the Director General Police (DGP) of Punjab stated on Monday.

The seizure, which also included a vehicle used for transportation, marks a significant step in the Punjab Police's ongoing fight against drug trafficking.

According to the Punjab GDP, an FIR has been registered under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act at PS City Jalalabad, and further investigations are underway to uncover backwards and forward linkages in the drug syndicate.

"Big Blow to Pharma Opioid Supply Network...In a major breakthrough, Fazilka Police apprehends 3 drug smugglers and recovers 60,000 Tramadol (100mg) tablets a major haul of intoxicating pharmaceutical substances. A vehicle used for transportation has also been seized," Punjab DGP stated on X.

"An FIR under the NDPS Act has been registered at PS City Jalalabad. Further investigations are underway to trace backward and forward linkages to dismantle the pharma drug syndicate. Punjab Police Ind remains steadfast in its fight against organised crime and drug trafficking," the post added.