Amritsar: In a major operation, the Jalandhar Commissionerate Police have dismantled a significant drug network, arresting nine individuals from multiple locations and seizing over 1.11 lakh tablets, capsules, and other narcotics. An FIR has been registered against the accused, and investigations are ongoing to trace further connections and dismantle the illegal arms and drug cartels, according to police sources.

Punjab Police DGP announced on social media platform X, "In a major blow to International Narcotic networks, the Jalandhar Commissionerate Police busts a drug network and arrests 9 people from multiple locations raided. Seizure of over 1.11 lakh tablets, capsules, and other drugs. A FIR under NDPS has been registered and further backward linkages are being investigated to incapacitate the illegal arms and drug cartel. @PunjabPoliceInd is committed to make our state drug-free as envisioned by Hon'ble CM @BhagwantMann," the post stated.

This crackdown is part of a broader effort by the Punjab government to combat the drug menace. On May 25, Aam Aadmi Party MP Sanjeev Arora highlighted the intensified measures being taken by the state government to address the issue.

"Punjab has a long border area, particularly around Firozpur and the Wagah-Attari border, which smugglers are exploiting to traffic drugs into the state. Our AAP government is seriously committed to curbing this issue," Arora told the media.

Arora also emphasized that the drug problem in Punjab is not new and has been a persistent issue inherited from previous administrations. "Under the leadership of Bhagwant Mann, the Punjab government is making maximum efforts to tackle this issue. We are implementing various measures, such as initiating sports activities to engage youth and all age groups in sports tournaments to keep them away from drugs. Additionally, the government has started small and medium enterprises to create job opportunities, keeping people involved in productive activities and away from drug-related activities," he said.

The recent bust by the Jalandhar Police represents a significant step in the ongoing fight against drug trafficking and aims to dismantle the networks that threaten the state's safety and well-being.

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