The drive was conducted under the direct supervision of Berhampur SP Saravana Vivek M.
The IGP warned of strict action against the persons involved in anti-social activities.
During the special drive, Bada Bazar police arrested four persons and seized two pistols and four rounds of live ammunition, while Berhampur Sadar police apprehended four persons and seized a pistol and three rounds of ammunition, the Berhampur SP said.
In Nimakhandi police station area, police arrested three persons and seized a pistol along with four rounds of ammunition while Digapahandi police arrested a person and seized a pistol with one round of ammunition, he said.
Saravana said most of the arrested persons have been identified as history-sheeters.
In the last 15 days, police has arrested 49 people and seized 31 pistols and over 100 live rounds of ammunition in Ganjam district. PTI COR BBM BBM MNB