Punjab Police in India have busted an international weapon smuggling network with alleged links to Canada and Pakistan, arresting one man and seizing a cache of illegal firearms and ammunition.
The accused, Amarbir Singh, a resident of Dairiwal village in Amritsar district, was apprehended by the Amritsar Rural Police. Officers recovered six pistols, 11 magazines, and 111 live cartridges during the raid.
Punjab’s Director General of Police (DGP) Gaurav Yadav said preliminary investigations revealed that Singh had recently returned from Canada and was in contact with Pakistan-based smugglers.
An FIR has been registered, and further inquiries are underway to identify other operatives and dismantle the entire cross-border supply chain.
The case comes as India and Canada attempt to rebuild trust following a period of diplomatic strain. Canada’s National Security and Intelligence Advisor Nathalie G. Drouin met with India’s National Security Advisor Ajit Doval in New Delhi, marking a potential reset in relations.
Both countries agreed to uphold commitments to non-interference and enhance cooperation in counter-terrorism, organised crime, and intelligence sharing. The renewed dialogue followed earlier discussions between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney during the G7 Leaders’ Summit in Kananaskis.
For Australia, which shares close security ties with both India and Canada through the Five Eyes network and the Quad alliance, the development underscores growing regional efforts to counter transnational crime and strengthen intelligence collaboration across borders.
Support our Journalism
No-nonsense journalism. No paywalls. Whether you’re in Australia, the UK, Canada, the USA, or India, you can support The Australia Today by taking a paid subscription via Patreon or donating via PayPal — and help keep honest, fearless journalism alive.
