As many as 25 weapons were seized and 21 persons detained in Gujarat's Surendranagar district for allegedly obtaining arms licenses through suspicious means.
Of the 21 detained, 17 bought 25 weapons worth about Rs 25 lakh, while others had only obtained licenses.
14 out of the 17 firearm owners have previous criminal records, including murder and extortion.
Investigation is underway to determine the criminal history of the remaining individuals.