Chandigarh: In a major crackdown on trans-border drug smuggling, the Anti-Narcotics Task Force (ANTF), in coordination with the Border Security Force (BSF), has recovered nearly 20 kg of heroin and arrested four accused, including a key operative allegedly managing the supply chain.

Punjab Police Director General of Police (DGP) Gaurav Yadav said on Tuesday that preliminary investigations indicate the key operative was in contact with Pakistan-based handlers and was coordinating the delivery and distribution of drug consignments across the region.

“An FIR has been registered under the NDPS Act, and the investigation is underway to identify cross-border handlers, trace supply routes and dismantle the entire network,” the DGP said in a post on X.

Further investigations are ongoing to uncover the full extent of the smuggling racket and its interstate and cross-border linkages.