Kapurthala Police Bust International Arms Smuggling Module; Five Illegal Weapons Seized in Major Crackdown

KAPURTHALA, March 8, 2026 — In a major breakthrough against organized crime, the Kapurthala Police have successfully dismantled an intelligence-led illegal arms supply module, resulting in the apprehension of two individuals, including one juvenile.

During the high-stakes operation, security forces recovered five country-made 7.65 mm pistols from the possession of the suspects. Preliminary investigations indicate that the network was being orchestrated by foreign-based handlers currently residing in the Philippines and the UAE.

The accused had reportedly procured the illegal cache from Madhya Pradesh with the intent of supplying them to local criminal gangs to facilitate firing and extortion activities across the region.The Punjab Police are currently conducting extensive follow-up investigations to establish both forward and backward linkages, aiming to completely unmask the broader network and its financial conduits.

This successful operation underscores the department’s unwavering commitment to dismantling illicit weapons syndicates and maintaining long-term peace and security within the state.

By neutralizing these foreign-linked modules, the authorities have preempted potential violent crimes, further tightening the noose around transnational criminal elements operating on Indian soil.