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Delhi Police Special Cell dismantles international arms syndicate 9 arrested 23 weapons seized

India
Published on 30 April 2026
Delhi Police Special Cell dismantles international arms syndicate 9 arrested 23 weapons seized

Fugitive kingpin allegedly routed weapons with digital leads

Delhi Police Special Cell says it dismantled an international arms trafficking syndicate operating across North India. Investigators allege fugitive Shahbaz Ansari and his uncle Rehan Ansari ran the network with links to foreign sources. The crackdown led to 9 arrests and seizure of 23 weapons including semi automatic pistols and shotguns, plus cartridges, magazines, repair tools and digital devices containing incriminating data.

  • Special Cell cracked an alleged arms trafficking network across North India
  • Police link the syndicate to fugitive Shahbaz Ansari and Rehan Ansari
  • Authorities seized 23 weapons including semi automatic pistols and shotguns
  • Digital devices were recovered with data pointing to the operation
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