Punjab police claim to have busted an extortion module linked to gangster Goldy Brar after an intense three-week operation.
The Director General of Police (DGP), Punjab, said they arrested 10 operatives that are a part of organised crime, and also recovered a cache of sophisticated foreign-made weapons.
In a post on X, DGP, Punjab, Gaurav Yadav, announced that the police recovered multiple illegal firearms, including two Austrian-made Glock pistols, along with 10 other sophisticated weapons.
“In a major breakthrough, #Ludhiana Commissionerate Police busts an extortion module linked to Gangster Goldy Brar, apprehends 10 operatives in a focused 3-week operation and recovers foreign-made pistols, including 2 Austrian #Glock pistols and 10 other sophisticated weapons. The arrested operatives are involved in illegal arms trafficking, extortion and planned murders aimed at creating lawlessness across the state. FIRs registered under BNS and Arms Act. Further investigation is underway to nab remaining associates. @PunjabPoliceInd remains firmly committed to crushing organised crime and gangster networks and ensuring peace and security across Punjab,” Punjab police posted on X.
Earlier this week, Yadav also said that the police’s war against drugs rages on, with a latest recovery made of 4.013 kg of heroin.
The DGP said, “In an intelligence-led operation, Ferozepur Police busts a cross-border drug smuggling module, apprehends two accused, and recovers 4.013 kg heroin. Preliminary investigation reveals that the recovered consignment was smuggled from #Pakistan.
Backward linkages have been established, pointing towards strong cross-border connections behind the operation. An FIR has been registered at PS Mamdot, #Ferozepur. Further investigation is underway. @PunjabPoliceInd remains committed to dismantling narco-networks and ensuring a drug-free, safe and secure #Punjab.”
They also apprehended two people in connection with a cross-border drug smuggling module that was busted by the Ferozepur Police, officials said.
Yadav said that the recovered consignment was allegedly smuggled from Pakistan, according to preliminary investigations and that backward linkages had been established, pointing to alleged cross-border connections underlying the operation.
An FIR has been filed at the Mamdot police station in Ferozepur and further investigation is underway.
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