Punjab: ISI-controlled cross-border narco module busted, 85 kg heroin worth Rs 595 crore recovered, one arrested

Amritsar: Punjab police on Friday claimed to have busted a cross-border, ISI-controlled Pakistan- based narco-smuggling module operated by UK-based drug handler Lalli and arrested his India-based operative, Amarjot Singh alias Jota Sandhu, and recovered 85 kg heroin worth Rs 595 crore.

DGP Gaurav Yadav said in an X post that Amarjot was receiving consignments from cross-border smugglers and supplying drugs across Punjab.

He said Amarjot's residence served as a major stash point for the network. The DGP said that an FIR has been registered and further investigations were on to trace vital linkages.

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In the biggest drug seizure of 2025, @TarnTaranPolice busts a cross-border, #ISI-controlled-#Pakistan based narco-smuggling module operated by #UK-based drug handler Lalli and arrests his #India-based operative, Amarjot Singh @ Jota Sandhu, resident of Vill. Bhittewad, Amritsar… pic.twitter.com/ShQpfhBqlF

— DGP Punjab Police (@DGPPunjabPolice) May 16, 2025 >

Yadav said the police were actively pursuing leads and expect more arrests and recoveries in the coming days.