RECOVERY OF HEROIN ALONG WITH PISTOL, MAG & AMN DROPPED BY DRONE IN DISTRICT FAZILKA
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In a major blow to trans-border smuggling networks,BSF & Fazilka Police have jointly recovered 26.850 Kg Heroin in Fazilka. An FIR has been registered, & further investigation ongoing
On Saturday at about 0005 hrs, Border Security Force troops deployed at border heard buzzing sound of suspected flying object / drone entering from Pakistan into Indian territory in the area falling near Village – Churiwala Chusti, District – Fazilka. As per set drill, the troops tried to intercept the suspected flying object by firing. The whole area was cordoned and Police & concerned sister agencies were informed.
(MOREPIC1)(MOREPIC2)(MOREPIC3) Further, BSF troops chased the sound of the Drone and reached in an agricultural field near Vill – Churiwala Chusti, where BSF troops again fired in the direction of Drone. Meanwhile, they observed the movement of 3-4 suspected persons in the nearby area. In a prompt action troops challenged them and fired towards the direction of suspected movement of miscreants. However, they managed to flee away from the spot.
Further, during search, BSF party recovered 10 big size packets wrapped with yellow adhesive tape. On opening these 03 pkts, the following contraband items were recovered :-
i) Suspected Heroin – 10 Packets (Gross wt – appx 26.850 kgs), Pistol – 01, Magzine – 02 Nos, Amn (9mm) – 50 rounds.
Alert troops of BSF once again foiled the nefarious attempt of anti-national element to smuggle contraband.