The National Investigation Agency (NIA) arrested Amritpal Singh, a key accused in a major heroin seizure case. Singh was part of a cross-border smuggling racket and had been absconding since April 2022. The NIA seized 102kg of heroin valued at nearly ₹700 crore at the Attari border in 2022. Singh s role in the conspiracy came to light through investigations and the interrogation of other arrested individuals. The NIA conducted searches at Singh s premises and recovered a significant amount of cash. The seized drugs were sent from Afghanistan and were supposed to be distributed in various parts of India. | Latest News India
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Amritpal Singh, a resident of Tarn Taran district in Punjab, was taken into custody by the NIA on December 15, an agency spokesperson said in a statement. He is the third person to be arrested in the case.