Tarn Taran: One packet of suspected heroin has been recovered in a joint operation carried out by BSF (Border Security Force) troops and Punjab Police in Tarn Taran district.
Based on specific information received on Tuesday about the presence of a suspected packet in the border area of the Tarn Taran district of Punjab, BSF troops in collaboration with Punjab Police immediately launched a search operation, according to an official statement released by BSF .
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During the search, at about 06:50 pm, troops successfully recovered one packet of suspected heroin (gross weight - approximately 565 gms). The narcotics were wrapped with white colour adhesive tape along with a nylon rope and an illuminating device attached to the packet. This recovery took place in a farming field adjacent to Sanktara village in Tarn Taran District, added the official statement by BSF.
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It is noteworthy that this is another attempt at smuggling the narcotics from across the border thwarted jointly by the BSF troops and Punjab Police. (ANI)
