Replying to a written question by Lalrindika Ralte of opposition Congress, Lalchamliana said that the firearms were smuggled into the state mostly from neighbouring Myanmar. He said the seized firearms include 134 AK-47 rifles, eight AK-56 rifles and 26 light machine guns.
A total of 47,510 live rounds and 314 magazines were also seized during the period, Lalchamliana said. Of the 32 arrested persons, eight — all from Myanmar — have been convicted while the remaining are under trial, he msaid.
Lalchamliana said the largest seizure of firearms, at 91, was made in the financial year 2011-12. He said 23 firearms were seized during the current fiscal against 27 in the previous financial year.
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