Punjab: Cross-border arms smuggling module busted in Amritsar, 3 accused arrested; 10 foreign-made pistols recovered

October 27, 2026

Amritsar:  The Punjab Police’s counter-intelligence team has busted a cross-border illegal arms smuggling module in Amritsar, arresting three accused. Police recovered 10 sophisticated foreign-made .30-bore pistols and their magazines from the accused.

The Punjab DGP shared information about this operation on the social media platform X. According to the police, preliminary investigations have revealed that the accused were allegedly in contact with a handler based abroad who facilitated the delivery of illegal weapons consignments.

In a major breakthrough, Counter Intelligence, Amritsar busts a cross-border illegal arms smuggling module, apprehends 3 accused and recovers 10 foreign-made sophisticated .30 bore pistols along with magazines.

Preliminary investigation reveals that the accused were allegedly in contact with a foreign-based handler who facilitated illegal arms consignments. The weapons were further supplied to criminal elements through an organised distribution network.

An FIR has been registered at PS State Special Operation Cell (#SSOC), #Amritsar. Further investigation is underway to uncover the entire smuggling network and establish backward and forward linkages.

@PunjabPoliceInd remains committed to dismantling cross-border arms smuggling networks and ensuring a safer and more secure Punjab.

— DGP Punjab Police (@DGPPunjabPolice) October 27, 2026

Weapons were delivered to criminal elements

According to preliminary investigations, weapons imported from abroad were delivered to criminal elements through an organized network. Police are now working to identify other individuals involved in this network and unravel the entire arms smuggling network.

FIR registered at SSOC Amritsar

An FIR has been registered at the State Special Operations Cell (SSOC) police station in Amritsar. Police are investigating the matter further. The investigation is underway to trace the smuggling network’s back and forth links, identify the source of arms supply, and identify those involved in their distribution.

The Punjab Police stated that it is committed to dismantling the cross-border arms smuggling network and strengthening security in the state.