Amritsar Police Dismantles Cross-Border Arms Smuggling Network, Five Arrested
Amritsar police bust cross-border arms smuggling ring, 5 arrested
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The Amritsar Commissionerate Police has arrested five individuals involved in a cross-border arms smuggling operation, recovering eight sophisticated pistols and live ammunition. The suspects were linked to a foreign smuggler and utilized drones for weapon deliveries from across the border.
- 01The arrested individuals have prior criminal records, including charges under the Arms Act and Attempt to Murder.
- 02Recovered weapons include a 9MM Zigana pistol, three 9MM Glock pistols, and a .30 bore Beretta pistol.
- 03The smuggling operation involved receiving consignments via drones from a foreign-based contact.
- 04Police action was initiated based on reliable intelligence leading to the arrests and weapon recoveries.
- 05Further investigations are ongoing to identify additional members of the smuggling network.
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The Amritsar Commissionerate Police has successfully dismantled a cross-border arms smuggling ring, arresting five suspects and seizing eight sophisticated firearms, including three 9MM Glock pistols and a .30 bore Beretta pistol. The arrested individuals are Arshdeep Singh alias D, Manpreet Singh alias Mann, Sukhraj Singh alias Billa, Rahul Gill alias Rahul, and Arshdeep Singh alias Gagarh, all of whom have previous criminal records. The police discovered that the group was in contact with a foreign smuggler, receiving shipments of weapons and drugs via drones from across the border. The operation was initiated following reliable intelligence, which led to the apprehension of the suspects and the recovery of firearms during their travels. The investigation is ongoing to trace the full extent of the smuggling network and its connections.
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The dismantling of this arms smuggling operation is expected to enhance public safety in Punjab by disrupting illegal arms distribution.
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