Berhampur: In a breakthrough, the Ganjam police on Friday busted a dacoity gang and apprehended nine members of the group.
The police also seized arms and ammunition such as two single shot country-made pistols, a toy pistol, six rounds of 8 mm live bullets, four rounds of 65 mm live bullets, four rounds of 65 mm empty cartridge, a small sword and a knife from the criminals, according to reports.
Besides, two motorcycles, a scooter and 16 mobile phones have also been seized from their possession.
Of the nine arrested persons, eight are residents of Ganjam district and one from Kandhamal.
The accused were wanted in several cases of robberies at different police stations in Ganjam district, sources said.