New Delhi, Dec 5: The Delhi Police has busted an illegal firearms supply network operating in the national capital and Uttar Pradesh and arrested four men in this connection, an official said on Friday.

Eight pistols and 30 live cartridges were recovered from the accused, he added.

According to police, the crackdown began after a tip-off was received on November 19 that Babu (22) alias Aslam, previously involved in robbery, murder and theft cases, would arrive in Model Town to supply a firearm to one of his associates.

Acting on the input, a surveillance team was deployed. After an informer alerted the police that the suspect was near the North-X drain in the area, the team reached the spot. The suspect attempted to flee but was overpowered after a brief chase, police said.

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