In a significant intelligence-led operation, the Counter Intelligence unit of Amritsar police successfully dismantled a cross-border arms smuggling network. One operative, acting under the direction of a Pakistan-based smuggler, was apprehended while transporting a consignment of illegal weapons.
Punjab Police Bust Cross-Border Arms Smuggling Module in Amritsar
The accused was intercepted near the Indo-Pak border while en route to deliver the arms, which included five pistols—two 9mm, two .30 bore, and one .32 bore. Preliminary investigations have revealed direct links to a Pakistani smuggler involved in the network.
Authorities believe these weapons were destined for criminals
Authorities believe these weapons were destined for criminals and gangsters aiming to disrupt peace and harmony in the region. An FIR has been registered at the Special Security Operations Cell (SSOC) in Amritsar, and further investigations are ongoing to uncover the full extent of the smuggling network and its connections.
The Punjab Police reaffirmed its commitment to dismantling narco-terror and arms syndicates to ensure the safety and security of the state.
An FIR has been registered at the Special Security Operations Cell (SSOC), Amritsar. Teams are actively pursuing leads to unearth the wider network and apprehend any co-conspirators within Punjab or in other states.
DGP Punjab, in a tweet, reiterated that the Punjab Police remains committed to neutralising narco-terror modules and safeguarding the state\’s harmony. He also lauded the field officers for their swift action and urged the public to remain alert and report suspicious activities near the international border.
This operation is part of a larger strategy to counter cross-border infiltration of arms and drugs, which has seen a sharp rise in recent years due to the use of drones, encrypted communications, and well-funded networks operating on both sides of the border.
