Three Chinese nationals were on Tuesday arrested during an inter-agency intelligence operation at a city hotel.
The operation led to the seizure of $39 million and one unlicensed 9mm pistol with 15 rounds of matching ammunition.
Investigations thus far revealed that the suspects (two males and one female) were part of a transnational criminal group involved in gold smuggling and other illegal activities.
They are currently in police custody and are assisting with the investigation.
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