According to the Public Relations Officer of the Punjab Frontier BSF the seizure occurred based on credible intelligence regarding narcotics hidden in a hume pipe in the border region.
Tarn Taran, Punjab: The Border Security Force (BSF) recovered 13 kilograms of suspected heroin in the Tarn Taran Border district of Punjab on Thursday according to officials.
The Public Relations Officer of the Punjab Frontier BSF stated that the recovery followed credible information about narcotics hidden in a hume pipe in the border area. BSF personnel quickly responded and conducted a comprehensive search of the suspected site.
At approximately 12:40 PM the troops discovered six plastic bottles containing suspected heroin weighing a total of 13.160 kg. This recovery was based on intelligence gathered by the BSF intelligence wing and took place in a farming field near the village of Kalash in the Tarn Taran district the PRO reported.
13 Kg Heroin Seized by BSF from Tarn Taran Border
BSF troops in Punjab conducted an extensive search operation following intelligence reports about heroin in Kalash village Tarn Taran.
The precise information from the BSF intelligence wing and the prompt action by BSF personnel led to the significant recovery of a large heroin consignment smuggled into the country from across the border.
In a post on X the BSF Punjab Frontier stated This recovery has dealt a significant blow to trans-border criminals attempting to smuggle heroin into India from the Pakistan border.
On the same day BSF troops in collaboration with Tarn Taran police conducted a search operation and recovered an improvised Pakistani drone.
During the afternoon hours the search party recovered an improvised and assembled Pakistani drone from Naushera Dhalla village in Tarn Taran district the BSF reported.
The BSF emphasized that this recovery is significant as it highlights the innovative methods used by Pakistani smugglers. Countering the use of such assembled drones is a crucial step in curbing smuggling activities.
