Amritsar, Jun 27: Punjab Police have busted a cross-border illegal arms smuggling network in Amritsar, marking a major breakthrough in their campaign against organized crime and terror-linked syndicates.
Officials confirmed that the operation led to the recovery of a significant cache of sophisticated firearms and ammunition, believed to have been smuggled across the international border. The crackdown followed intelligence inputs about gangsters and smugglers attempting to push arms into Punjab for targeted killings and extortion activities.
Police teams carried out coordinated raids at multiple hideouts, arresting several suspects linked to the network. Investigations are underway to trace the supply chain and identify cross-border handlers involved in the smuggling racket.
Authorities emphasized that the bust is part of Punjab Police’s intensified drive against gangster syndicates and terror networks, which often rely on illegal arms to fuel violence and crime. The seizure is expected to disrupt a major supply route and send a strong message against organized crime in the region.
Senior officials reiterated their commitment to public safety, noting that the operation highlights the importance of vigilance along border districts and the need for continued collaboration with central agencies to dismantle transnational crime networks.
