New Delhi, March 25: The Crime Branch of Delhi Police has successfully dismantled a major international arms smuggling ring operating from the vaulted city area. This gang was involved in trafficking weapons from Pakistan, Nepal, and Bangladesh to supply criminal organizations in Delhi-NCR and other states.
In a significant operation, ten key smugglers were arrested, and authorities seized 21 high-end foreign weapons along with approximately 200 cartridges. The recovered arms included sophisticated submachine guns and semi-automatic pistols, notably the PX-5.7 and PX-3, which are typically used by special forces and internationally. Renowned brands such as Stoeger (Turkey), Shadow CZ (Czech Republic), Beretta (Italy), Taurus (Brazil), and Walther (Germany) were also among the confiscated items. The presence of the PX-5.7 pistol, specifically designed for special forces, raises serious concerns about its accessibility to criminals.
Senior officials from Delhi Police stated that this smuggling network was highly organized and operated on an international scale. Weapons were being brought into India via the India-Nepal border and subsequently distributed to local gangs. These arms were reportedly used to carry out criminal activities in the Delhi-NCR region.
During interrogation, the arrested smugglers revealed that they had been operating under this network for an extended period and had a comprehensive logistical plan for the buying and selling of weapons. Police officials noted that this crackdown has dealt a significant blow to arms trafficking in the capital and its surrounding areas.
The Delhi Police Crime Branch has termed this operation a success on an international level and assured that continuous action will be taken against such gangs in the future. An analysis of the seized weapons and ammunition is underway to determine their involvement in various criminal incidents.