Jammu police dismantle drone-linked drug smuggling ring, seize over 1.9 kg narcotics
Jammu and Kashmir police uncovered a drone-facilitated narcotics network in Arnia, confiscating 804 g of heroin and 1.11 kg of opium.
Investigators traced the operation after questioning a 26-year-old drug user, Sunny Kumar, who disclosed details of the smuggling module. The seized drugs were linked to a cross-border nexus, and authorities are probing the source and intended recipients. Earlier arrests in the same area had yielded a Beretta pistol, ammunition, and additional narcotics.
Why it matters
The bust highlights emerging drone-aided drug trafficking routes and cross-border security challenges in the region.
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