Cross-Border Arms Smuggling Foiled: 3 Youths Caught Receiving Drone-Dropped Pistols in Tarn Taran

Published on: 01 Mar 2026 at 02:58 PM

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Cross-Border Arms Smuggling Foiled: 3 Youths Caught Receiving Drone-Dropped Pistols in Tarn Taran

01 March 2026 | Tarn Taran

Security agencies demonstrated vigilance by busting a major arms smuggling network in Maari Megha village under Khemkaran tehsil in Tarn Taran district. The Border Security Force (BSF) and local police received secret information about a consignment of weapons being dropped from Pakistan via drone across the border. Upon receiving the tip, the joint team cordoned off the area and arrested three youths red-handed as they arrived in the fields to collect the delivery.

Pistols Recovered from Suspects

A search led to the recovery of pistols sent via drone from the accused. Police stated these youths were in contact with smugglers across the border and were set to supply the weapons further ahead. With rising drone activities in border areas recently, security forces were already on high alert, enabling them to thwart the smugglers’ attempt in time.

Investigation Underway

Khalra police station has registered a case against the arrested youths and begun further interrogation. Efforts are now focused on tracing the network’s connections and determining if these arms were meant for a major incident in Punjab. This arrest is expected to lead to more key revelations in the coming days.