The Counter Intelligence (CI) wing, Amritsar, on Thursday arrested two brothers and recovered 5.5 kg heroin along with four pistols and 10 live cartridges from their possession.
The accused has been identified as Bobby Singh and Harjit Singh, both residents of Rokhe village in Ajnala. The police also impounded their black Hero Splendor motorcycle (PB-02-FC-8820) used for transporting drugs and weapons.
Director General of Police (DGP), Punjab, Gaurav Yadav said as per preliminary investigations, duo was in contact with a cross-border smuggler and were allegedly receiving consignments of drugs and weapons for further distribution in Punjab. The DGP said the Counter Intelligence wing had received specific information that the accused were on their way to deliver a consignment of arms and ammunition near Kale Ghanupur village on the Amritsar bypass highway.
Acting on a tip-off, police teams laid a trap in the area and intercepted the duo while they were travelling on the motorcycle. During the search, four pistols and 10 live cartridges were recovered from them.
