Smuggling Module Busted Linked to Canada & Pakistan; one held with 6 pistols

October 14, 2025

In a breakthrough, the Amritsar Rural Police busted an illegal weapon smuggling module. Police apprehended Amarbir Singh alias Amar, resident of Dairiwal, PS Tarsikka, Amritsar. The information was shared by Punjab DGP Gaurav Yadav through a post on X. The police team also recovered six pistols, 11 magazines, 91 live cartridges of .30 bore, and 20 Live cartridges of 9mm.

Cross-Border Smuggling Module Busted Linked to Canada & Pakistan

In a major breakthrough, Amritsar Rural Police busts an illegal weapon smuggling module and apprehends Amarbir Singh @ Amar, resident of Dairiwal, PS Tarsikka, Amritsar and recover 6 pistols, 11 magazine, 91 live… pic.twitter.com/cHciT8lKgH

— DGP Punjab Police (@DGPPunjabPolice) October 14, 2025

Preliminary investigation revealed that the accused recently returned from Canada and was in contact with Pakistan-based smugglers.

An FIR has been registered and further investigations are underway to identify the other operatives, trace forward and backward linkages, and dismantle the entire cross-border smuggling network.

The Total recovery in the case includes 9 Pistols , 101 Live cartridges (.30 Bore), 20 Live cartridges (9mm).

DGP Yadav assured that Punjab Police remains committed to combating organized crime and ensuring peace and harmony across the state.