2 caught with heroin in Tarn Taran
In Ferozepur, a DJI Mavic 3 Classic drone was seized near Barreke. The BSF further stated that in another operation in coordination with the Punjab Police, 755-gm heroin was seized from a plastic container near Noorwala, Tarn Taran. 'These recoveries reflect BSF's vigilance, precise intelligence and seamless coordination with Punjab Police in thwarting cross-border narco-smuggling attempts,' the BSF added.
Recoveries of drone, drugs, firearms and other items from areas alongside Pakistan border have been a regular feature. Such items are dropped via drones by Pakistan-based smugglers for their aides in the Indian side.
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