Mohali: Police have busted a drug and illegal arms supply network allegedly operating at the behest of Pakistan-based handlers, arresting four suspects and recovering five illegal pistols, 100gm heroin, Rs 1 lakh in suspected drug money and a Creta car from their possession, said Mohali SSP Varun Sharma on Tuesday.
Investigations revealed that the accused were in contact with handlers based in Pakistan and were allegedly receiving heroin consignments from across the border through drones. The gang was involved in supplying drugs and illegal weapons in Mohali and surrounding areas, he said.
“The arrests were made by the CIA staff, Mohali, on Nov 7 during patrolling and checking of suspicious persons in Kharar area. Acting on a tip-off, the police team learnt that Sukhchain Singh alias Sukha, Manpreet Singh, Sunil Singh alias Sunny and Gurpreet Singh alias Guri were allegedly involved in drug and arms trafficking and used a Creta car to transport and supply contraband and weapons,” the SSP said.
All the four suspects are residents of Ferozepur district, added the SSP. The five recovered weapons comprise one .30-bore Zigana pistol, two .32-bore pistols and two .315-bore pistols.
A case has been registered at Sadar Kharar police station under relevant sections of the NDPS Act and the Arms Act.
Police are investigating the network’s links with Pakistan-based handlers, the source of the illegal weapons and the possible involvement of other members in the cross-border drug and arms supply chain.
