Amritsar, Sept. 23 -- In an intelligence-led operation, Amritsar commissionerate police dismantled an organised arms and hawala network and apprehended three operatives involved in cross-border illegal weapons supply, officials said on Monday.

Those arrested were found to be involved in the illegal supply of sophisticated weapons and money laundering activities aimed at disturbing the peace in Punjab, said officials.

Punjab director general of police (DGP) Gaurav Yadav said the arrested operatives have been identified as Amarjeet Singh, alias Bau (22), from Majhi Meo in Amritsar, Manbir Singh (26) from Vaan Tara Singh in Tarn Taran and Mohammad Tofiq Khan, alias Babblu (42), from Gautam Nagar in Mumbai.

During the operation, the police...