Eight held, huge cache of drugs recovered

Islamabad: Islamabad capital police apprehended eight criminals including six absconders from different areas and recovered a huge cache of drugs from their possession.
Following the special directions of Inspector General of Police Islamabad Dr. Akbar Nasir Khan, Islamabad capital police intensified crackdown against the criminal elements in order to eliminate the crime from the city.
Following these directives, the PS Koral team arrested an accused namely Adnan involved in drug peddling and recovered 1510 gram hashish from his possession. Likewise, PS Sihala team arrested an accused namely Imad Ullah involved in drug peddling and recovered 1340 gram hashish from his possession.
Cases have been registered against the nabbed accused and further investigation is underway. During the special crackdown against absconders, Islamabad capital police arrested six proclaimed offenders from different areas of the city.
IGP Islamabad directed all senior officials for effective crackdown against the accused involved in drug peddling and possessing illegal weapons. The performance of police officials in this regard would be reviewed on a continuous basis.