Punjab Police have busted multiple illegal arms supply and drug trafficking networks in Amritsar, today, and have seized a large number of arms and ammunition along with narcotics from 13 accused.
According to police sources, 16 sophisticated pistols, 1 Rocket-Propelled Grenade launcher, 106 live cartridges, a drone and a GPS tracker have been confiscated from their possession in two different operations.
Over 7 kg heroin, 5 kg opium and more than 2 kg ICE (methamphetamine) has also been recovered from their passion.
Preliminary investigation reveals that the accused were allegedly in contact with foreign-based handlers who facilitated the supply of illegal weapons and narcotics for further distribution among criminal elements.