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Time of India
7 hours ago
- Time of India
Small seizure leads Punjab cops to 70k Tramadol tabs, 7L drug money, 6 arrests
1 2 3 Amristar: A minor seizure of 35 tablets of the habit-forming drug Tramadol has led Punjab Police to a pharmaceutical drug racket originating from six factories in Haridwar, Uttarakhand, and seizure of 70,000 Tramadol tablets, Rs 7.25 lakh in drugs proceeds and 325kg of salts used to create the tablet, said Punjab director general of police Gaurav Yadav on Thursday. Amritsar police commissioner Gurpreet Singh Bhullar said police had also arrested six persons, who include chemists, distributors, and the plant head of Haridwar-based pharma company, Lucent Biotech. Bhullar said in the initial seizure, police had found that the strips of Tramadol tablets had a special disclaimer, which read 'Govt Supply Only – Not for Sale', suggesting illegal diversion of medical stock intended for public institutions. "Several pharmaceutical units found flouting regulations have been sealed, and their records are being thoroughly examined. Authorities have launched a deeper investigation into the supply chain and regulatory lapses, with more arrests and action likely in the coming days," Bhullar added. In a statement on X, the DGP called the bust "a major big blow" to the illegal pharma-opioid supply network In related news, BSF troops and Punjab Police seized two drones, pistol parts and ammunition in Tarn Taran and Ferozepur districts. A spokesperson for BSF said that in Tarn Taran, based on BSF intelligence, three seizures were made. The seized parts included pistol parts, ammunition, and drones. "In Ferozepur, another DJI Mavic 3 Classic drone was seized tree from Gatti Rajoke School. These recoveries highlight few more success of BSF and Punjab Police in foiling the malicious attempts of Pakistani smugglers using drones to deliver arms and ammunition across the border," the spokesperson added.
News18
9 hours ago
- News18
Illegal pharma opioid network unearthed, 6 arrested: Punjab Police
Chandigarh, Jul 31 (PTI) Punjab Police on Thursday said it has unearthed an illegal opioid supply network with the arrest of six persons and seized Tramadol tablets from their possession. DGP Gaurav Yadav said that Amritsar Police unearthed the Tramadol supply chain, which originated from a small recovery of 35 tablets in Amritsar and led to a manufacturing unit in Haridwar, Uttarakhand. 'Six arrests were made based on sequential disclosures and raids, including chemists, distributors and the plant head of Lucent Biotech Ltd. Further investigation is underway," the DGP said in a post on X. Police seized over 70,000 Tramadol tablets, Rs 7.65 lakh in cash and 325 kg of raw material used for manufacturing the drug. view comments First Published: July 31, 2025, 16:45 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Hans India
2 days ago
- Hans India
Counterfeit medicine racket busted in Paschim Vihar
New Delhi: In a late night raid, the Delhi Police and Drugs Control Department busted a counterfeit medicine racket being operated from an apartment in Paschim Vihar area, officials said. The racket was involved in manufacturing and supplying counterfeit medicines, police sources said. According to initial reports, fake drugs of several pharmaceutical companies were being stored in bulk and supplied to multiple states from a makeshift godown inside the residential premises, they said. A large quantity of spurious medicines has been seized, they said, adding that further investigation is underway to trace the network involved. In another report, Punjab Police on Tuesday claimed to have busted a cross-border arms smuggling module and apprehended an operative working under the directions of a Pakistan-based smuggler. Punjab Director General of Police Gaurav Yadav, in a post on X, said the accused had retrieved a weapon consignment from near the India-Pakistan border and was en route to deliver it when a police team intercepted him. 'In a major intelligence-led operation, Counter Intelligence - #Amritsar busts a cross-border arms smuggling module and apprehends one operative working under the directions of a #Pakistan-based smuggler and recovers 5 Pistols (2 x 9MM, 2 x .30 bore, 1 x .32 bore),' Yadav said on X. 'Preliminary investigation reveals links to a Pakistan-based smuggler. The arms were meant for criminals and gangsters to disturb peace and harmony in the region,' the DGP said. An FIR has been registered at the State Special Operation Cell, Amritsar.
Hindustan Times
2 days ago
- Hindustan Times
Cross-border arms smuggling module busted, 1 arrested in Amritsar
The counter intelligence (CI) wing of Amritsar police has busted a cross-border illegal arms smuggling module with the arrest of one of its operatives working under the directions of a Pakistan-based smuggler, said Punjab director general of police (DGP) Gaurav Yadav on Tuesday. The weapons seized by Amritsar police. The arrested person has been identified as Bharatpreet Singh, a resident of Marhi Megha village in Tarn Taran. Police teams have recovered five sophisticated pistols — two 9 MM, two .30 bore and one .32 bore — from his possession, besides impounding his Splendor motorcycle being used for transporting the consignments. Yadav said that preliminary investigations have revealed that the arrested accused along with his two other associates was acting on the directions of a Pakistan-based smuggler, who has been using drones to drop weapon consignments from across the border. The arrested accused was further supplying the arms to criminals and gangsters in Punjab with the intention to fuel criminal activities in the state, he said. Sharing operation details, the DGP said that teams of the CI, Amritsar, received specific intelligence about retrieval of weapons consignments from Indo-Pak border area falling near village Daliri in Tarn Taran. Acting swiftly, police teams intercepted suspect Bharatpreet Singh from Ibban-Mulechak road in Amritsar, when he was going to deliver the consignment to some party, and recovered illegal weapons from his possession, he added. A case under Sections 25, 25(1)(A) and 25(1)(B) of the Arms Act and Section 61(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) has been registered 2 held with five illegal weapons, 50gm heroin Jalandhar: The Jalandhar commissionerate police have arrested two wanted notorious criminals and recovered five illegal pistols from their possession. Deputy commissioner of police Manpreet Singh Dhillon said the accused have been identified as Karanpreet Singh of Jalandhar, who was running a Fateh gang along with his accomplice. He said acting on the tip-off, the police team led by a CIA unit conducted raids at their possible hideout and arrested both accused, from whom the police confiscated four .32 pistols, one .45 pistol and 10 live cartridges. Police also recovered 50gm of heroin from their possession. Police said both the accused have criminal record as Karanpreet was facing 16 FIRs under the Arms Act and NDPS Act, while 11 such cases were registered against Aman.
Time of India
2 days ago
- Time of India
Tarn Taran arms smuggler arrested with 5 pistols
Amritsar: The counterintelligence (CI) wing of Amritsar police on Tuesday claimed to have busted a cross-border arms-smuggling module with the arrest of one of its operatives working on the directions of a Pakistan-based handler, said Punjab director general of police (DGP) Gaurav Yadav on Tuesday. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Accused Bharatpreet Singh, a resident of Marhi Megha village in Tarn Taran, has been arrested with five sophisticated pistols — two 9MM, two .30 bore, and one .32 bore. His motorcycle, which was being used to transport the consignments, has also been seized, said Yadav. The DGP said a preliminary investigation revealed that the arrested person, along with his two associates, was acting upon the directions of a Pakistan-based smuggler, who was using drones to drop weapons from across the border. The accused was supplying the arms to criminals and gangsters in Punjab with the intention to fuel criminal activities in the state, he said. The DGP said a case under sections 25, 25(1)(A), and 25(1)(B) of the Arms Act and Section 61(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) has been registered at the police station of state special operation cell, Amritsar, and an investigation is underway to uncover the network's linkages.
