Rajkot Police Seize Three More Illegal Weapons, Taking Week-Long Operation Total to Record 31
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The Prevention of Crime Branch (PCB) in Rajkot has seized three more illegal weapons in its latest raid, marking the sixth consecutive day of a massive crackdown on illicit arms networks.
With this latest seizure, the week-long operation has reached a historic milestone, with a total of 31 illegal firearms confiscated by police.
Latest Raid Yields More Firearms
Acting on precise intelligence regarding arms movement in the city, a PCB team conducted targeted raids that led to the recovery of three illegal weapons. Officers also detained individuals connected to the haul, who are now undergoing questioning regarding their local buyers and supply sources.
This swift action is part of an uninterrupted, six-day enforcement drive aimed at dismantling local weapon networks before the firearms can be used on the streets.
A Week of Seizures
The ongoing multi-day operation has turned into one of the most successful anti-arms drives in Rajkot’s policing history. Prior to the latest raid, the PCB had broken up major components of a ring smuggling firearms into Gujarat, which included large-scale busts netting country-made pistols and live cartridges.
The progressive tally over the week includes:
- Initial Actions: Interception of key couriers moving weapons across borders.
- Mid-Week Crackdown: Multiple simultaneous raids across different city zones yielding weapons and live ammunition within a 48-hour window.
- Latest Action: The recovery of three additional weapons, pushing the cumulative total to 31 illegal firearms.
Investigation Widens
The continuous string of recoveries has prompted senior police officials to widen the scope of the investigation. Authorities are currently tracing the financial trails of the arrested suspects to uncover the individuals financing these shipments.
With 31 weapons safely off the streets, the PCB is expected to maintain its high-alert status, keeping the pressure on local networks to ensure no further shipments slip through the city's borders.
