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Cross-border smuggling module busted, 1 arrested in Amritsar: Punjab Police

DGP Gaurav Yadav said the accused, identified as Rajwant Singh alias Raju, was in contact with Pakistan-based drugs and weapon smugglers
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DGP Gaurav Yadav. File photo
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Chandigarh, August 5
The Punjab Police on Monday said it has busted a cross-border smuggling module with the arrest of one person.

DGP Gaurav Yadav said the accused, identified as Rajwant Singh alias Raju, was in contact with Pakistan-based drugs and weapon smugglers.

Two pistols have been recovered from his possession, the police said.

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In a post on X, the DGP said State Special Operation Cell (SSOC) from Amritsar have busted a cross-border smuggling module with Raju’s arrest.

The Pakistan-based smugglers were sending huge consignment of weapons and drugs into the Indian territory through drones and other means, he said.

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“Further investigations are underway to determine the previous smuggling activities carried out by the accused,” Yadav said, adding that a case has been registered in that matter in Amritsar.

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