Updated On: 28 September, 2024 09:19 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
The police confiscated two country-made pistols along with four live rounds from the accused. The approximate value of the seized firearms is estimated to be Rs 1 lakh, Mumbai Police said

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In a major crackdown on illegal arms trafficking, the Mumbai Police’s Unit-10 arrested two individuals in the Powai area for the alleged possession of firearms. The police have recovered two country-made pistols and four live cartridges from the accused. The arrests were made following a well-coordinated operation based on reliable intelligence.
The operation, which took place on Saturday, September 28, was led by Mumbai Police Inspector Deepak Sawant. Acting on a tip-off that two individuals were attempting to sell illegal firearms in the Powai area, Sawant and his team laid a trap to apprehend the suspects. Both were caught for the possession of the firearms and ammunition.