In a major success against organized crime, the State Special Operation Cell (SSOC) of Amritsar has apprehended three individuals and recovered a large cache of illegal weapons, including one AK-47 rifle, two magazines, 60 live cartridges, and three 9mm Glock pistols along with seven magazines and 50 live cartridges.
Bhagwant Mann Government’s Punjab Police Busts Major Cross-Border Arms Smuggling Network
According to the Punjab Police, preliminary investigations have revealed that the weapons consignment was arranged by USA-based Gurpreet Singh alias Gopi in collaboration with Pakistan-based smugglers. The operation marks another strong step by the Bhagwant Mann-led Punjab government in its ongoing campaign to curb cross-border smuggling and organized crime.
This breakthrough highlights Punjab Police’s enhanced vigilance
Officials said that investigations are underway to identify the entire network of smugglers, trace both forward and backward linkages, and dismantle the complete supply chain of illegal arms. This breakthrough highlights Punjab Police’s enhanced vigilance and intelligence-led operations aimed at ensuring the state’s security and stability.
The DGP reaffirmed that Punjab Police remains resolute in its commitment to maintain peace and harmony across the state, emphasizing that such anti-national activities will not be tolerated under any circumstances.
The Bhagwant Mann government has consistently supported strong law enforcement actions, modernized policing infrastructure, and inter-agency coordination to ensure Punjab remains free from the menace of organized crime and cross-border terrorism.
