A China-made pistol and over three kilograms of heroin was seized by the BSF and Punjab Police today in a joint operation near the Indo-Pak border in Abohar sector in Punjab, an official said. The seizure was made by the Border Security Force (BSF) in a joint operation with Punjab Police in Fazilka, an official said. Acting on specific information, a BSF team and Punjab Police conducted a search operation today near the N S Wala border outpost. During the search, four packets (3.130 kg) of heroin, one 7.63 mm China-made pistol, one magazine, eight rounds and three Pakistani sim cards were recovered, an official said. These items, kept in a school bag, were buried under the soil near the border fence, official said. In 2018 alone, the BSF has recovered 10 weapons and 64.600 kg of heroin, the official added.
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