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Crime
Amritsar Police Bust Drone Smuggling Ring, Seize 10 Foreign Pistols
✍️ Amar Ujala · Amritsar
🗓 29 Oct 2026, 01:47 AM
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Police in Amritsar have arrested three individuals and recovered ten foreign-made pistols from a consignment delivered via drone.
Law enforcement agencies in Amritsar have successfully intercepted a sophisticated smuggling operation involving the use of unmanned aerial vehicles. The police arrested three suspects who were in possession of a consignment of illegal arms delivered by drone.
During the operation, authorities recovered ten foreign-made pistols from the suspects. The seizure highlights the growing trend of criminals using drone technology to bypass traditional border checks and transport contraband into the region.
The incident has prompted increased vigilance among local police forces regarding the use of drones for illicit activities. The arrested individuals are currently in custody, and further investigations are underway to trace the source of the weapons and identify other potential accomplices in the network.
During the operation, authorities recovered ten foreign-made pistols from the suspects. The seizure highlights the growing trend of criminals using drone technology to bypass traditional border checks and transport contraband into the region.
The incident has prompted increased vigilance among local police forces regarding the use of drones for illicit activities. The arrested individuals are currently in custody, and further investigations are underway to trace the source of the weapons and identify other potential accomplices in the network.