In a significant crackdown, Amritsar police apprehended five individuals tied to a cross-border arms and narcotics smuggling network, seizing 1.50 kg of heroin and 12 pistols. DGP Gaurav Yadav reported that the arrested suspects, including Joban Singh and Jashanpreet Singh, were directly communicating with smugglers in Pakistan through social media to orchestrate the transference of illicit goods aimed at exacerbating inter-gang rivalries in Punjab. The operation underscores ongoing concerns regarding cross-border criminal activities and their impact on regional security. Authorities are pursuing further investigations to unravel the comprehensive network, highlighting the need for robust countermeasures against such threats to national integrity and public safety.