Major Drug Bust: More Than 1.5 Kg of Heroin Seized In Punjab’s Mohali, Two Arrested

Chandigarh: Punjab Police on Friday said it has unearthed a drug syndicate with the arrest of two persons and recovered 1.50 kg heroin from their possession.

The accused have been identified as Sukhdeep Singh and Krishan.

 Director General of Police Gaurav Yadav said that the heroin was found hidden in jackets. 

"SAS Nagar Police has busted an international drug syndicate, and arrested 2 persons - Sukhdeep Singh & Krishan. Seizure of 1.5 Kg Heroin & exposure of #Afghan handlers based in #Delhi, connected with international drug cartels," DGP Yadav posted on X.

"Arrested Sukhdeep Singh was previously involved in a kidnapping case in 2020 and was out on bail since May 2024.Modus operandi: Heroin hidden in half-sleeve jackets, smuggled in vehicles," the DGP added.

Earlier today, in a successful joint operation, the Border Security Force and Punjab Police recovered a packet of suspected heroin weighing 550 grams in a field near the village of Daoke in the Amritsar district, an official statement said on Friday.

"Based on specific information of the BSF Intelligence wing about heroin presence, received on October 3, the forces swung into action and successfully recovered one narcotics packet in the night hours," BSF PRO said.

"The narcotics packet was wrapped in yellow adhesive tape, further secured with blue tape. A steel ring and a mini torch were also found attached to the packet, " the PRO added.

In addition, the SAS Nagar Police dismantled an international drug syndicate and arrested two individuals, Sukhdeep Singh and Krishan. The operation resulted in the seizure of 1.5 kg of heroin and revealed Afghan handlers based in Delhi who are linked to international drug cartels. Sukhdeep Singh, who had previously been involved in a kidnapping case in 2020, had been out on bail since May 2024. Punjab Police stated that the operation disrupted global narcotics supply chains, delivering a significant blow to international drug cartels and protecting the youth of Punjab. The police emphasized their commitment to creating a drug-free state.