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Bihar Police Arrest Four Inter-District Arms Smugglers, Seize Weapons
✍️ Amar Ujala · Gaya
🗓 20 Jun 2026, 03:02 PM
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Aurangabad police in Bihar have apprehended four inter-district arms smugglers. A significant cache of weapons, including pistols, carbines, and live cartridges, was recovered during the operation.
In a significant crackdown on illegal arms trafficking, the Aurangabad police in Bihar have arrested four individuals involved in inter-district smuggling. The operation marks a major success for law enforcement in curbing the flow of illicit weapons.
Authorities reported the seizure of a substantial quantity of firearms from the arrested smugglers. The recovered items include three pistols, two country-made carbines, and two 'katta' (crude firearms). Additionally, 159 live cartridges and seven magazines were also confiscated, indicating a well-established smuggling network.
The successful operation underscores the Bihar Police's commitment to maintaining law and order and dismantling criminal enterprises operating within and across district borders. Further investigations are expected to shed light on the full extent of the smuggling ring.
Authorities reported the seizure of a substantial quantity of firearms from the arrested smugglers. The recovered items include three pistols, two country-made carbines, and two 'katta' (crude firearms). Additionally, 159 live cartridges and seven magazines were also confiscated, indicating a well-established smuggling network.
The successful operation underscores the Bihar Police's commitment to maintaining law and order and dismantling criminal enterprises operating within and across district borders. Further investigations are expected to shed light on the full extent of the smuggling ring.