Authorities in the federal capital have taken 18 individuals into custody following a significant security operation that also resulted in the seizure of a substantial cache of illegal firearms and narcotics.
According to a report, police teams from multiple precincts, including Aabpara, Tarnol, Sangjani, Sabzi Mandi Khanna, Humak, Shehzad Town and Bani Gala, apprehended 16 suspects allegedly involved in various criminal activities.
During the arrests, a search of the detained individuals yielded a significant recovery of contraband, including 661 grams of hashish, four bottles of liquor, and 14 pistols complete with ammunition.
In a separate, specially launched campaign targeting fugitives, law enforcement teams also arrested four proclaimed offenders and absconders.
Formal cases have been registered against all the nabbed suspects, and further investigations are currently ongoing, a police spokesperson confirmed.
The recent wave of arrests is part of an ongoing and effective crackdown against criminal elements, initiated under special directives from the Inspector General of Police (IGP) for Islamabad, Syed Ali Nasir Rizvi, aimed at preserving peace and tranquility in the city.
Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) for Operations, Qazi Ali Raza, reiterated the force”s commitment to safeguarding the lives and property of residents. He asserted that no elements would be permitted to disturb public order, stating that ensuring citizen protection remains the foremost priority for the Islamabad Police.
Officials have also urged the public to remain vigilant and promptly report any suspicious individuals or activities to their nearest police station or the emergency helpline ‘Pucar-15’. This public-police cooperation is seen as vital for eradicating crime from society.