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Drone-assisted cross-border drug smuggling surges since 2021, Punjab worst hit: Government

· 22 July 2026 · 2 min read
Drone-assisted cross-border drug smuggling surges since 2021, Punjab worst hit: Government

The Times of India has reported a new India-focused defence development: “Drone-assisted cross-border drug smuggling surges since 2021, Punjab worst hit: Government.” The publisher's feed describes the story as follows: <![CDATA[Drone-assisted drug trafficking across borders has risen significantly since 2021. Punjab is the most affected state, reporting 298 incidents last year. Authorities seized nearly 460 kg of narcotics, including substantial heroin amounts. Trafficking syndicates now use d

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