Chandigarh, Nov 26 (PTI) Two people were arrested after six kg heroin was seized from their possession by the Amritsar police, a senior officer said on Sunday.

The accused are allegedly the associates of US-based smuggler Jasmit Singh alias Lucky, said Director General of Police Gaurav Yadav.

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"In a major blow to trans-border drug smuggling networks, @cpamritsar police arrests 2 associates of #USA based smuggler Jasmit Singh @ Lucky and recovers 6 Kg Heroin,” said Yadav in a post on X.

Investigations are going on to "establish backward and forward linkages", he said.

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During preliminary investigation, it has been revealed that Lucky has 11 cases registered against him, including that of murder, added Yadav.

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