Punjab: BSF thwarts series of smuggling bids; Drone, firearms and heroin seized

The first raid was done on the specific intelligence information under which BSF launched a focused search operation in agricultural fields near village Kamal Wala in Ferozepur district. During the raid the BSF recovered a DJI Mavic 3 Classic drone that was used for cross-border smuggling.

Post Published By: Sona Saini

Updated : 14 November 2025, 2:39 PM IST

BSF recovers Pak drone, firearms and heroin in a raid

Amritsar: The Border Security Force (BSF) has thwarted a series of cross-border smuggling attempts along the India-Pakistan border in Punjab and seized, recovering a Pak drone, arms and narcotics from Ferozepur and Amritsar sectors.

Three separate intelligence-based operations were conducted to counter the growing threat by Pakistan-based drones. The operations reflected the alertness and efficiency of the force, said BSF official.

The first raid was done on the specific intelligence information under which BSF launched a focused search operation in agricultural fields near village Kamal Wala in Ferozepur district. During the raid the BSF recovered a DJI Mavic 3 Classic drone that was used for cross-border smuggling. The drone was found lying in fields close to the India-Pakistan border fence.

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