——– Drugs, illegal arms & ammunition recovered
By U.Zee
ISLAMABAD: Following the special directions of Inspector General of Police (IGP) Islamabad Captain (Retd.) Muhammad Sohail Chaudhry, Islamabad Police continued its indiscriminate crackdown against criminal elements over the past 24 hours to protect the lives and property of citizens and curb crime in the federal capital.
During various operations across the city, police teams arrested a total of 33 accused, including 17 proclaimed offenders and court absconders. In separate operations, seven accused involved in possessing and displaying illegal weapons were arrested. Police recovered six pistols of different calibres, along with ammunition and a dagger, from their possession.
Furthermore, nine accused involved in drug trafficking were arrested, and 1,385 grams of ice, 1,015 grams of heroin, 845 grams of hashish and 20 bottles of liquor were recovered from their possession. Meanwhile, 17 proclaimed offenders and court absconders were arrested during a special campaign targeting wanted individuals.
DIG Islamabad Ali Waseem said that protecting the lives and property of citizens remains the top priority of Islamabad Police. He emphasized that indiscriminate action against criminal elements would continue and all available resources were being utilized to maintain law and order and ensure public safety. He urged citizens to promptly report any suspicious activity or person to the nearest police station or the emergency helpline Pukar-15. He stressed that cooperation between the public and police is essential to preventing crime and making the federal capital safer.
