Chandigarh, Jul 17 (PTI) Punjab Police on Wednesday said it has arrested two persons with 7 kg heroin and five pistols.

A case has been registered against the accused under relevant sections of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act and the Arms Act, it said.

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"MAJOR BLOW TO DRUG SMUGGLING! Amritsar Rural Police apprehends 2 suspects, recovers 7 Kg Heroin, 5 pistols, 5 live cartridges & 5 magazines, disrupting trans-border drug smuggling networks!" Director General of Police (DGP) Gaurav Yadav said in a post on X.

"Investigations reveal #Pakistan link. FIR registered under Arms Act & NDPS Act," he said.

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