A pistol, live cartridges, sharp edged weapons and an iron rod were also recovered from their possession yesterday, a police spokesman said.
The accused, identified as Aslam, Arif and Liyakat, were planning a highway robbery when they were chased by a patrolling police team, which arrested them with arms and ammunition, he said.
Two of their accomplices Arshad and Mizaz fled from the spot in the cover of darkness, the spokesman added.