During the night hours on Sunday, vigilant BSF troops on duty heard a suspicious dropping sound in the border area of district Amritsar. As per protocol, BSF troops rushed towards the likely dropping zone.

The dropping zone was cordoned and an extensive search was conducted, which culminated at about 11:53 pm with the successful recovery of 01 packet (Gross weight575 grams) of suspected heroin in a farming field nearby village- Dhanoe kalan of district Amritsar.

The narcotics were wrapped with yellow coloured adhesive tape. 01 copper wire loop and 04 illuminating strips were also found attached with the packet.

Keen observation and timely reaction of diligent BSF troops on duty once again thwarted the illicit attempt of smuggling of narcotics from across the border, said BSF spokesman in Jalandhar Punjab Frontier Head quarter.