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.