Pakistan drone-dropped drugs worth Rs 40 crore seized in Jammu
Times of India
by SANJAY KHAJURIAFebruary 14, 2026
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Jammu: In a significant anti-drug operation, J&K Police and BSF troopers have seized over 6kg of heroin worth Rs 40 crore near the international border in Jammu’s RS Pura. The contraband, wrapped in yellow polythene packets, was suspected to have been dropped by a Pakistani drone. This seizure follows intelligence about suspicious drone activity reported late Friday night.
The joint operation led by the 165th battalion of BSF and J&K Police recovered the drug consignment from Nai Basti Karotana village in Baspur area on Saturday. Security sources described this as a "big achievement" in combating drug trafficking. The seizure is part of an ongoing effort to disrupt narcotics smuggling routes, which have increasingly relied on drones for dropping contraband across borders.
Additionally, authorities reported another development in Kathua, where two individuals were arrested earlier this week for allegedly smuggling heroin dropped by Pakistani drones. Danish Dogra and Jatin were accused of trafficking 150gm of heroin and maintaining contact with a Pakistan-based peddler through VoIP calls.
Further investigations are underway to trace the source and destination of the seized heroin. This operation underscores the challenges faced by law enforcement in countering sophisticated smuggling networks, particularly those involving cross-border drone technology. The case highlights the interconnected nature of drug trafficking across South Asia and the importance of collaborative efforts between India and Pakistan to combat this menace.
This incident reflects the broader security concerns in the region, where drug smugglers are leveraging advanced methods like drones to bypass traditional detection mechanisms. It also demonstrates the effectiveness of intelligence-sharing and joint operations in curbing such activities, offering hope for stronger regional cooperation in the fight against drug trafficking.
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Originally published on Times of India on 2/14/2026