Daijiworld Media Network - Jaipur

Jaipur, Mar 13: In a significant anti-smuggling operation, the Border Security Force (BSF) recovered a heroin packet worth approximately ?5 crore near the India-Pakistan border in Rajasthan’s Sri Ganganagar district. The narcotics, suspected to have been dropped by a drone from Pakistan, were found in the Gajsinghpur police station area.

The operation was launched late Wednesday night after vigilant villagers spotted a drone flying in from across the border and alerted security forces. Acting swiftly, a joint search operation was conducted by BSF G Branch Officer Devi Lal and CID Officer Hanuman Singh. By morning, the team located the packet about 2.5 kilometers inside Indian territory. Gajsinghpur police later took custody of the contraband.

A thorough search began at 6 a.m. on Thursday, covering nearby barley fields. Around 10 a.m., officials discovered a suspicious package near the 4 FD checkpoint, close to border pillar 333/1S. Upon inspection, it was confirmed to contain 1.116 kg of heroin.

Preliminary investigations indicate that the heroin was smuggled into India via a drone. Authorities suspect that additional narcotics may be hidden in the surrounding fields, prompting intensified search operations. The BSF, CID, and local police have set up blockades and increased patrolling to prevent further smuggling attempts.

The crackdown highlights the growing threat of drug smuggling using drones from across the border. In Punjab, police recently dismantled a drug smuggling network using drones to transport narcotics from Pakistan, leading to multiple arrests, including a minor.

Expressing concern over the rising instances of cross-border drug trafficking, the Punjab and Haryana High Court recently warned that such activities pose a severe threat to national security and public health. Security agencies remain on high alert to curb these illicit operations.