Punjab: BSF Intercepts Two Pakistani Drones, Recovers Over 15 Kg Drugs

The total amount of heroin recovered in these two incidents is about 15.5 kg, he said.

The Border Security Force (BSF) on Wednesday recovered more than 15 kg of suspected narcotics

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New Delhi: The Border Security Force (BSF) on Wednesday recovered more than 15 kg of suspected narcotics after it intercepted at least two drone sorties coming into India from Pakistan along the International Border in Punjab, PTI reported citing a senior officer.

BSF's efforts have proven instrumental in thwarting this illegal activity and preventing the entry of illicit substances into India, reported PTI.

According to a BSF spokesperson, the first interdiction took place just after midnight in Ramkot village of Amritsar when the troops heard the sound of a drone and the subsequent dropping of payload on the ground.

The spokesperson further stated that the troops fired in the air to down the flying machine and simultaneously rushed to the spot where they saw three people trying to pick up the consignment. The troops asked them to stop and fired at them but they managed to escape leaving behind five packets containing suspected heroin.

He added that the second incident took place around 1:20 am in Kakkar village of the same district when a "rogue" drone from Pakistan violated Indian airspace. The personnel fired in the air to shoot down the drone and a search of the area led to the recovery of five packets containing suspected heroin.

The total amount of heroin recovered in these two incidents is about 15.5 kg, he said.