Jharkhand Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) successfully busted an illegal arms operation in Deoghar, arresting three individuals and seizing a US-made pistol, highlighting efforts to combat arms trafficking.
Key Points
- Jharkhand ATS arrested three individuals in Deoghar.
- A US-made pistol and seven cartridges were seized during the operation.
- The operation was based on a tip-off regarding illegal foreign weapons dealing.
- Preliminary investigation suggests a larger network is involved.
Three persons were arrested by the Jharkhand Anti-Terrorism Squad in Deoghar, and a US-made pistol was seized from them, officials said on Saturday.
ATS Operation Targets Illegal Arms Dealers
The operation was conducted in the Town police station area on Friday, based on a tip-off about individuals involved in dealing with foreign weapons, they said.
"Three persons were nabbed during the raid. Two pistols, including a US-made one, were seized from them, along with seven cartridges," Deoghar SP Praveen Pushkar told PTI.
Investigation Underway to Uncover Network
"A detailed investigation has been started. Preliminary investigation suggests a network is behind this operation. Efforts are being made to arrest the others involved," he said.
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