Significant Heroin Seizure in Samba District Near International Border
In a significant drug bust, authorities in Jammu and Kashmir's Samba district recovered 500 grams of heroin after a drone reportedly dropped a packet from Pakistan. The local police's special task force acted swiftly following a tip-off from a resident, leading to the successful seizure. This incident highlights ongoing concerns regarding drug trafficking across the international border. Read on for more details about this operation and its implications.
Jul 26, 2025, 08:35 IST
Heroin Discovery in Jammu and Kashmir
On Saturday, authorities reported the recovery of approximately 500 grams of heroin from a village in the Samba district, which is adjacent to the international border. This operation was carried out by a special task force of the local police.
According to officials, a local resident informed them that a suspicious drone, believed to have originated from Pakistan, dropped a yellow packet shortly after midnight. Following this information, a search operation was promptly initiated, leading to the seizure of the packet containing the heroin.