Punjab Cop In Charge Of Tackling Drug Trafficking Caught With 3 kg Heroin
· India · NDTV
A Punjab Police officer tasked with combating drug trafficking has been arrested after being caught in possession of three kilograms of heroin. The accused officer was posted within a specialised unit specifically responsible for dismantling drug networks in the state. Investigators recovered the large contraband haul during an operation that directly targeted the officer. The arrest has triggered serious concerns regarding internal corruption and integrity within law enforcement agencies handling narcotics. Authorities have initiated a thorough inquiry to determine the broader supply chain and potential accomplices involved in the illicit trade.
Why it matters
The arrest exposes severe vulnerabilities within law enforcement units tasked with narcotics control, undermining public trust in the institutions meant to combat the drug crisis in Punjab.
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