Chandigarh, Oct 12 (PTI) Two people were arrested after 12 kg of heroin was allegedly recovered from their possession in Ferozepur, a top Punjab Police officer said on Thursday.

A case has been registered, Director General of Police, Gaurav Yadav, said.

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“Big Blow to Trans Border narcotic network: In an intelligence-led operation, CI (counter intelligence) Ferozepur has apprehended 2 persons and recovered 12 kg heroin,” Yadav posted on X.

“FIR under NDPS (Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances) Act is registered and Investigations on-going to establish backward and forward linkages,” he added.

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