Police on Saturday claimed to have captured a large cache of heavy weapons being transported from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa to Islamabad.
According to a police report, SSP Operations and Investigation Arslan Shahzeb shared the details during a press conference at Tarnol Police Station. He stated that the Islamabad police intercepted and foiled an attempt to transfer a significant quantity of arms. One suspect involved in the transfer has been arrested.
According to SSP Operations, the seized weapons include 272 pistols of various calibers, 20 advanced automatic rifles with magazines, and more than 23,000 rounds of ammunition. Additionally, 150 grams of ice (methamphetamine) and 4.45 kilograms of heroin were recovered from the suspect’s possession.
The police investigation revealed that the suspect has a criminal record and is implicated in eight cases across different districts of Punjab. A case has been registered at Tarnol Police Station, and further investigations are underway.
Reaffirming his commitment, SSP Arslan Shahzeb emphasized that Islamabad police are always ready to combat criminal elements. He reiterated that ensuring the safety and security of citizens remains the top priority of the police force.