Latest News | Punjab: Cross-border Weapon Smuggling Module Busted, 2 Held

Chandigarh, Jun 5 (PTI) Punjab Police on Thursday unearthed a cross-border weapon smuggling module with the arrest of two persons.

Six sophisticated weapons, including Glock pistols, have also been recovered from them.

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The accused have been identified as Surajpal Singh and Arshdeep Singh, residents of Tarn Taran, Director General of Police Gaurav Yadav said.

"Acting on a specific tip-off, @TarnTaranPolice busts a cross-border weapon smuggling module with links to #Pakistan and arrests, Surajpal Singh & Arshdeep Singh from Village Lakhna, and recovers six sophisticated weapons," Yadav said in a post on X.

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"Recovery: Two sophisticated PX5 .30 pistols and Four 9MM Glock pistols with live cartridges," he further said.

A case has been registered, the DGP said, adding further investigation is underway to identify all backward and forward linkages.

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