Bhubaneswar, Nov 15: In a swift and strategic operation, the Commissionerate Police arrested two interstate arms dealers after officers posed as customers to bust the illegal firearm network. The Special Crime Unit conducted the raid before the criminals could execute a major crime.

According to Police Commissioner S. Debadatta Singh, officers approached the suspects under the guise of buyers. Seizing the opportunity at the right moment, the Special Crime Unit overpowered the two dealers and took them into custody.

The police recovered one carbine, five Mauser pistols, nine rounds of ammunition, and several mobile phones from the accused. The Commissioner revealed the details during a press conference, stating that the operation has significantly disrupted the illegal arms supply chain in the region.