Bhubaneswar, Nov. 13 -- Special Crime Unit of Odisha Police arrested a man and seized illegal firearms and ammunition during a crackdown on gun trafficking near Bhubaneswar. The accused has been identified as an individual named Biwajit. He was intercepted in a Thar vehicle following a tip-off about the transportation of illegal guns to the Balipatna area.

The team seized two firearms, including a semi-automatic gun, along with eight rounds of ammunition. A Thar vehicle and two mobile phones were also seized during the operation.

Verification of the accused's identity revealed his alleged involvement in five previous criminal cases, all related to arms offences. Three cases are registered at Govindpur police station and two at Olatpur p...