In a significant operation, the Rajasthan Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) and Barmer police have dismantled a high-tech cross-border smuggling module linked to Pakistan. The investigation began with the arrest of Salman Khan and Shankar Ram, who disclosed their connection to a handler named Masad in Pakistan. This handler allegedly used GPS coordinates and encrypted WhatsApp calls to direct the smuggling of drugs and possibly weapons across the India-Pakistan border. The smuggling operations involved burying drug packets in remote locations near the border, with payments made through a combination of digital transfers and cash drops. The network was compartmentalized, with operatives working independently and deleting communication logs to evade detection. Following these revelations, coordinated raids have been launched, resulting in the detention of several suspects. Senior police officials, including ATS SP Gyan Chand Yadav and Barmer SP Chunar Ram Jat, are leading the ongoing investigation.