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11 Oct

Three Arrested with Eight Pistols in Cross-Border Arms Smuggling Case Linked to Pakistan

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Amritsar (Gurpreet Singh): Acting on a piece of credible intelligence, the Counter Intelligence (CI) Amritsar team has arrested three individuals involved in cross-border arms smuggling from Pakistan. Officials recovered eight modern pistols during the operation, Director General of Police (DGP) Gaurav Yadav confirmed.The arrested individuals have been identified as Mahesh alias Ashu Masih and Angrej Singh, both residents of Mari Megha village in Tarn Taran, and Arshdeep Singh, a resident of Bhikhiwind, Tarn Taran. The seized weapons include three 9mm pistols and five .30 bore pistols, along with their magazines. Police also confiscated their motorcycle, which was being used to…

Amritsar Police Bust Cross-Border Arms and Hawala Network, Three Arrested

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Amritsar (Gurpreet Singh): The Amritsar Commissionerate Police have dismantled an organised arms and hawala network, arresting three suspects allegedly linked to cross-border illegal weapons supply. The crackdown resulted in the seizure of ten sophisticated firearms, including three PX5 .30 bore pistols, three Glock 9mm pistols, one Beretta 9mm pistol, and three .30 bore pistols, along with ₹2.5 lakh in hawala money.Officials said preliminary investigations suggest the accused were in contact with handlers based in Pakistan through social media platforms to procure and circulate illegal arms. Police believe the weapons were meant to disrupt peace and harmony in Punjab.A case has…

Jalandhar Police Bust Major Narcotics-Arms Smuggling Network, Five Arrested

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Jalandhar, August 13, 2025: In a significant breakthrough against drug trafficking and illegal arms operations, the Jalandhar Commissionerate Police has dismantled a multi-layered narcotics–arms smuggling network.According to DGP Punjab Police, five individuals were apprehended, and a total of 1.5 kg of heroin along with seven weapons were recovered from their possession. The operation is being hailed as a major blow to smuggling activities in the region.Police officials stated that the arrests have prevented further distribution of narcotics and curbed the circulation of illegal arms in Punjab. The success of the operation underscores the state police’s commitment to tackling organized crime…