New Delhi, Mar 11 (PTI) The Delhi Police has arrested a 25-year-old man after eight firearms and 45 cartridges were seized from his possession in the Welcome area, officials said on Monday.

The accused has been identified as Saif Siddiqui, a resident of the Seelampur area, they said.

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"On March 9, we got information that Siddiqui would be supplying the firearms in different areas of Delhi," Deputy Commissioner of the Police (northeast) Joy Tirkey said.

A team was formed to nab the accused and sent to the Welcome area.

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"The team identified the accused and seized four semi-automatic pistols, one revolver, and three country-made pistols from him. He told police that he purchased these firearms from Hapur, Aligarh and Bulandshahar," the DCP said.

An FIR has been registered against Siddiqui, officials said.

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