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Crime
Amritsar Police Arrest Two Weapon Smugglers Linked to Overseas Networks
✍️ Amar Ujala · Amritsar
🗓 03 Sep 2026, 03:32 PM
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Amritsar city police detained two suspects involved in illegal arms supply, seizing firearms and uncovering their social‑media links to foreign smugglers.
Amritsar city police announced the arrest of two individuals suspected of operating an illegal weapons supply network. The suspects were taken into custody during a coordinated raid aimed at dismantling the illicit trade.
The operation resulted in the seizure of several firearms, confirming the presence of a stockpile intended for unlawful distribution.
Investigators found that both arrested persons maintained regular contact with overseas smugglers through various social‑media platforms, facilitating the flow of arms across borders.
Police officials stated that the case remains under active investigation and that further arrests may follow as the network is mapped out.
The operation resulted in the seizure of several firearms, confirming the presence of a stockpile intended for unlawful distribution.
Investigators found that both arrested persons maintained regular contact with overseas smugglers through various social‑media platforms, facilitating the flow of arms across borders.
Police officials stated that the case remains under active investigation and that further arrests may follow as the network is mapped out.