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Punjab Police busts inter-state illegal weapon smuggling racket

Updated on: 14 December,2023 11:21 AM IST  |  Chandigarh
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Ten people including a weapon manufacturer have been arrested in connection with an inter-state illegal arms smuggling racket, says top Punjab Police official

Punjab Police busts inter-state illegal weapon smuggling racket

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An inter-state illegal arms smuggling racket has been unearthed with the arrest of 10 people, including a Madhya Pradesh-based weapon manufacturer, a top Punjab Police officer said on Thursday.


A total of 22 weapons have been recovered, Director General of Police Gaurav Yadav said.


"CIA Team @KhannaPolice has busted an interstate illegal weapon smuggling racket operating from #MadhyaPradesh 2 weapon supply gangs unearthed, arrest of 10 members along with weapon manufacturer from MP, Recovery of 22 weapons," Yadav posted on X.


An FIR has been registered and further investigation is underway.

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