Jammu Tawi, March 2 -- Punjab police on Sunday said it has arrested a gangster and recovered three sophisticated weapons, which were sourced from across the border, from his possession.

The accused was identified as Hardeep Singh, a resident of Ferozepur.

"In an intelligence-based operation, Counter Intelligence #Ferozepur apprehends smuggler-cum-gangster Hardeep Singh @ Deepa of village Ghall Khurd, Ferozepur, and recovers 3 sophisticated weapons arsenal and narcotics," Director General of Police Gauarv Yadav said in a post on X.

"Recovery: 3 Pistols (One Glock pistol, One Beretta .30 MM pistol, One pump action gun), 141 assorted cartridges (9MM, .30 caliber, 12 bore), 45 grams heroin, and a car," he said.

Preliminary investigation ...