CHANDIGARH, Jun 27: Punjab Police on Saturday busted a cross-border arms smuggling network and arrested four persons in Amritsar with 10 sophisticated pistols and live cartridges.
According to a preliminary investigation, the accused were acting on the directions of a foreign-based smuggler and receiving illegal weapon consignments through cross-border routes for further supply to criminal elements, Director General of Police, Gaurav Yadav, said in a post on X.
A case has been registered at Chheharta police station in Amritsar and further investigation is underway, he said. (Agencies)
