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Punjab police with Central agencies apprehend drug smuggler in Germany

Punjab police with Central agencies apprehend drug smuggler in Germany

Chandigarh, Aug 10 (UNI) In a major breakthrough, Punjab police in a joint operation with a central agency has apprehended Simranjot Sandhu, Kingpin of 487 Kg cocaine smuggling case (2020) in Germany.



DGP Gaurav Yadav said on Saturday said he is a key lynchpin of an international drug cartel and is wanted in Germany for drug offences.



DGP said, Sandhu, with international links, played a major role in smuggling drugs in India and other European countries.



He also said the Punjab police is committed to dismantle the drug networks and make our state drug-free.

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