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Crime
Amritsar Police Bust Weapons and Drug Trafficking Network, Arrest 11
✍️ Amar Ujala · Amritsar
🗓 03 Nov 2026, 06:16 PM
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Amritsar police dismantled three illegal weapons and drug‑smuggling rings, taking 11 suspects into custody.
Police in Amritsar announced a major crackdown on illegal arms and narcotics trafficking, uncovering three separate networks operating in the city. The operation resulted in the arrest of eleven individuals suspected of involvement in the illicit trade.
Authorities seized a cache of unlicensed firearms and a quantity of narcotic substances, though the exact amounts were not disclosed. Investigators said the three networks were linked through common supply channels and were actively distributing weapons and drugs across the region.
Senior police officials confirmed that the case is still under investigation and that further arrests may follow as they continue to trace the supply chain. The department emphasized its commitment to curbing organized crime and safeguarding public safety in Punjab.
Authorities seized a cache of unlicensed firearms and a quantity of narcotic substances, though the exact amounts were not disclosed. Investigators said the three networks were linked through common supply channels and were actively distributing weapons and drugs across the region.
Senior police officials confirmed that the case is still under investigation and that further arrests may follow as they continue to trace the supply chain. The department emphasized its commitment to curbing organized crime and safeguarding public safety in Punjab.