CCB arrests 2 interstate weapon dealers

Bengaluru, NT Bureau: The Central Crime Branch (CCB) Police arrested two men for attempting to supply weapons to rowdy sheeters in the city.

The police have identified the accused as Rahul Satish Mane and Mallik, both hailing from Maharashtra. The police seized two pistols, nine live bullets, and a car from the accused.

The police said the accused were arrested in the past in connection with another case and were lodged at the Parappana Agrahara Central Prison.

The accused allegedly met rowdy sheeters when they were lodged at the jail and were in touch with them to supply weapons.

The CCB’s organised crime wing arrested the accused on January 14 while they were attempting to sell arms near Ullal in Jnanabharathi Police Station limits.

Additional Commissioner of Police, Chandragupta, later confirmed the arrests and said that a case has been registered at the Jnana Bharati Station and further probe is underway.