Bhadrak: The Special Task Force (STF) busted an inter-state firearms racket and arrested two criminals on Wednesday.
The accused persons were identified as Rabindra Prasad of Munger in Bihar and Biswanath Bisoi of Srikushnapur in Balasore district.
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Acting on tip-off, an STF team intercepted the criminals near Ranital in Bhadrak and seized five pistols, seven magazines and seven bullets from their possession.
The two accused will be forwarded to a court, said sources.
During the past one year, the STF has seized 27 firearms, 61 bullets and arrested several criminals in the drive against illegal arms and ammunitions.
