Amritsar (Punjab) [India], May 12 : In a major crackdown on international narco-hawala cartel, the Amritsar Commissionerate Police has busted a drug cartel linked to Turkey-based smuggler Navpreet Singh alias Nav Bhullar and arrested his three operatives, said a top official on Monday.
According to the Punjab Director General of Police (DGP), the three operatives have been identified as Gurdeep Singh alias Saab, Pardeep Sharma and Mani Sharma.
The officials have recovered 1.01 kg heroin, Rs 1.06 crore hawala money (Rs 84.02 lakh in cash and Rs 22 lakh in frozen bank accounts), a cash counting machine and a car.
As per the preliminary investigation, arrested operative Gurdeep was operating the local network on directions of Nav Bhullar, who had provided him a hideout and logistics at Amritsar.
An FIR has been registered under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act (NDPS Act) and investigation is underway to trace backward and forward linkages of the cartel.
Gaurav Yadav, the DGP of Punjab Police wrote, "In a major crackdown on international narco-hawala cartel, Amritsar Commissionerate Police busts a drug cartel linked to #Turkey-based smuggler Navpreet Singh @ Nav Bhullar and arrests his 3 operatives -- Gurdeep Singh @ Saab, Pardeep Sharma & Mani Sharma. Recovery: 1.01 kg heroin, Rs1.06 crore hawala money(Rs84.02 lakh in cash & Rs22 lakh in frozen bank accounts), a cash counting machine & a car. Preliminary investigation reveals that Gurdeep was operating the local network on directions of Nav Bhullar, who had provided him a hideout and logistics at #Amritsar."
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"An FIR under the NDPS Act is registered and investigation is underway to trace backward and forward linkages of the cartel. @PunjabPoliceInd remains committed to disrupting transnational narco-financial networks and bringing perpetrators to justice," the social media post reads.
Earlier in the day, in a major breakthrough, the Fazilka Police apprehended three drug smugglers and recovered 60,000 Tramadol (100mg) tablets -- a major haul of intoxicating pharmaceutical substances, said the DGP of Punjab.
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In a social media post on X, Punjab DGP wrote, "Big Blow to Pharma Opioid Supply Network. In a major breakthrough, @FazilkaPolice apprehends 3 drug smugglers and recovers 60,000 Tramadol (100mg) tablets -- a major haul of intoxicating pharmaceutical substances. A vehicle used for transportation has also been seized. An FIR under the NDPS Act has been registered at PS City Jalalabad. Further investigations are underway to trace backward and forward linkages to dismantle the pharma drug syndicate. @PunjabPoliceInd remains steadfast in its fight against organized crime and drug trafficking."