Chandigarh, Apr 13 (PTI) A suspected drug smuggler was arrested in a joint operation of the Border Security Force and the Punjab Police in a village in Fazilka district, an official said on Saturday.

The BSF and CIA recovered Rs 3 lakh cash and 30 grams of gold from his residence in Muhar Jamsher village in Fazilka on Friday, the BSF spokesperson said.

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"The coordinated efforts culminated in the apprehension of the suspected individual, having a history of involvement in narcotics smuggling, from his residence in Village Muhar Jamsher, Fazilka district," they said.

Further investigation is underway, they said.

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