Imphal: A suspected arms dealer was arrested in a joint operation conducted by Manipur Police commandos and Assam Rifles personnel in Nongpok Sekmai in Manipur on Monday.
The joint operation was conducted based on credible intelligence inputs. The 23-year-old suspect was apprehended and a 9mm pistol was recovered from his possession.
A 9mm pistol is a type of handgun that is commonly used for self-defense and target shooting.
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Based on credible intelligence inputs, a joint operation was launched by Keithelmanbi Battalion under the aegis of the Inspector General of Assam Rifles(South), and Thoubal district police Commandos, said an official.
During this one suspected arms dealer aged about 23 was apprehended from Nongpok Sekmai in the Thoubal district of Manipur, he said.
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The apprehended individual along with the recovered items was handed over to Nongpok Sekmai Police Station for further investigation, the statement added.