Archive · 13 Jun 2025
Odisha Police Bust Interstate Firearm Smuggling Racket
The police in Bhubaneswar caught a group of people who were illegally selling guns.
They arrested five people and found six guns, bullets, and some phones.
These people were getting guns from places like Uttar Pradesh and Bihar and bringing them to Odisha.
The police are now trying to find out where the guns came from and if the people who were arrested were connected to other criminals.
The police are working hard to stop the sale of illegal weapons to keep everyone safe.
Odisha Police busted an interstate firearm smuggling racket in Bhubaneswar.
Five individuals were arrested in connection with the illegal arms trade.
Authorities seized six firearms, 18 rounds of ammunition, a vehicle, and several mobile phones.
The operation revealed a supply chain from Uttar Pradesh and Bihar to Odisha.
Police are investigating links between the accused and organized crime syndicates.
- Who
- Odisha Police, five individuals involved in the trade.
- What
- Busting of an interstate firearm smuggling racket.
- When
- The operation took place recently; details are not specified.
- Where
- Bhubaneswar, Odisha; supply chain from Uttar Pradesh and Bihar.
- Why
- To disrupt the illegal arms network and enhance regional security.
- Arrests
- Five
- Seized Firearms
- Six
- Ammunition
- 18 rounds
- Origin of Supply Chain
- Uttar Pradesh, Bihar
- Location
- Bhubaneswar, Odisha
