BSF neutralises drone-dropping delivery; seizes 1.1 kg heroin, drone
Ferozepur, January 3, 2026: In a significant breakthrough against cross-border smuggling, the Border Security Force (BSF) recovered a substantial consignment of narcotics and a drone near the Indo-Pak international border in the Ferozepur sector. The recovery was made during a search operation conducted by the 155 Battalion at the Border Outpost (BOP) Jagdish.
The drone-dropping incidents continue to pose a challenge in villages situated along the border. Smugglers in Pakistan are reportedly using high-tech drone programming to dispatch drugs, coordinating with Indian counterparts via encrypted phone calls or social media platforms.
The operation was initiated following suspicious activity near the village of Habib Wala, located along the fencing line. During a thorough search of the area across the fence, BSF officials discovered a suspicious packet. Upon inspection, the packet was found to contain 1107 grams of heroin. A drone, used to transport the contraband from across the border, was also seized from the spot.
Based on a complaint filed by Parmod Kumar, Assistant Company Commander, BSF, the local police have registered a case against unidentified persons. The First Information Report (FIR) includes charges under Sections 21, 23, 61, and 85 of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act, along with relevant sections of the Aircraft Act.
Sukhbir Singh, the Investigating Officer (IO) appointed to the case, confirmed that the narcotics and the drone have been taken into possession. "Further investigations are underway to trace the origin of the drone and identify those involved in this smuggling network," he stated.
The police and BSF are now working to establish the "backward and forward linkages" of this consignment. Investigations are focused on identifying the individuals on the Indian side who were intended to receive the delivery, in an effort to dismantle the local distribution network.