Chandigarh, July 17 || In a remarkable success, Border Security Force (BSF) troops on Thursday recovered 8.6 kg of heroin along the India-Pakistan border in Punjab's Ferozepur sector.
The BSF Punjab Frontier said a thorough search of the suspected area by the BSF troops in the wee hours resulted in the recovery of 15 packets of suspected heroin of 8.6 kg.
The recovery was made from an agricultural field near the border village of Bhanewala in Ferozepur district.
Each narcotics packet was wrapped in yellow adhesive tape with an iron hook and illuminating device attached.
"This notably successful operation reflects the BSF's relentless pursuit in securing the nation's borders and steadfast dedication of its vigilant troops to prevent any cross-border smuggling of narcotics by the notorious drug syndicate of Pakistan," said the border guarding force.
The BSF, responsible for safeguarding the 553-km-long varied, tough, and challenging India-Pakistan border in Punjab, is guarding borders round the clock with unflinching dedication after braving innumerable challenges, including inclement weather conditions and a spate of smuggling.