JAMMU, FEBRUARY 14 (KNT): Security forces foiled a cross-border narcotics smuggling attempt along the RS Pura sector of the Indo-Pak International Border, recovering more than four kilograms of heroin suspected to have been dropped by a Pakistani drone.
Officials said the seizure was made during a coordinated operation by the Border Security Force (BSF) and Jammu and Kashmir Police. The contraband, estimated to be worth over ₹20 crore in the international market, had reportedly been dispatched in two separate consignments before being intercepted.
The recovery, officials said, underscores the growing trend of drone-assisted smuggling from across the border. Security agencies have stepped up surveillance and ground operations in vulnerable stretches to counter the use of unmanned aerial vehicles for narcotics trafficking.
Authorities said investigations are underway to identify local contacts and dismantle the network involved in cross-border drug movement. Technical and ground intelligence inputs are being examined to trace the origin and intended recipients of the consignment. (KNT)
