Punjab Police Busts Illegal Arms Smuggling Network, Recovers Sophisticated Weapons

In a significant operation, Punjab Police's Counter Intelligence unit in Amritsar apprehended two individuals involved in an illegal arms smuggling racket near Nurpur Padhri, close to Gharinda in Amritsar. The suspects were reportedly awaiting another operative to receive a consignment of weapons smuggled from Pakistan.

Arms Recovered in Operation

The operation led to the recovery of eight sophisticated weapons, including:

• 4 Glock pistols (made in Austria)
• 2 Turkiye 9mm pistols
• 2 X-Shot Zigana .30 bore pistols
• 10 live rounds

The FIR has been registered under the Arms Act at the State Special Operations Cell (SSOC), Amritsar.

FIR under Arms Act registered at State Special Operations Cell, Amritsar and Investigations on-going to establish backward & forward linkages Recovery: 8 sophisticated weapons which includes 4 Glock Pistols (Made in #Austria), 2 Turkiye 9mm Pistols and 2 X-Shot Zigana .30 bore Pistols along-with 10 rounds

Focus on Organized Crime Networks

Punjab Police emphasized their commitment to dismantling organized crime networks and ensuring public safety. Investigations are ongoing to uncover both backward and forward linkages in the smuggling network.

This operation marks a crucial step in combating illegal arms smuggling, which poses a threat to the region’s security.